States with over-the-counter contraceptive coverage laws

In 2016, Free the Pill began working with state advocates in Maryland, the first state to enact an over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive coverage law. More states have followed. To understand the OTC contraceptive coverage landscape in each state, two factors should be considered: coverage requirements by type of insurance plan and types of contraception covered. Learn more about these two factors and which states currently have OTC contraceptive coverage laws in this fact sheet.

Last updated: November 1, 2024