Comment from Free the Pill coalition on Proposed Rule: Enhancing Coverage of Preventative Services Under the Affordable Care Act

“As members of the Free the Pill coalition, we are writing in response to the proposed rule recently issued by your agencies regarding coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives and other preventive services. We appreciate this opportunity to share our perspectives and experiences…Our letter today draws from the collective feedback and expertise of our coalition members, state advocates, the Free the Pill OTC Coverage Implementation Collaborative, and allied partners in our movement.

…Insurance coverage of OTC contraception without requiring a prescription is critical for equitable access and we have worked to document the importance of and advance access to insurance coverage, including facilitating collaboration among advocates in implementing state coverage requirements for OTC contraception. We now have 10 states with OTC coverage laws without a prescription.”

— Free the Pill coalition