Well, in 2018 at least.
Unlike laws which try to restrict access to contraceptive healthcare, Maryland is apparently leading the charge to make ALL birth control, not just a particular brand or type approved by an insurance company, free to everyone. Called the Maryland Contraceptive Equity Act, the bill aims to eliminate co-pays for all forms of birth control, and will even include vasectomies for men in that. Gov. Hogan (who is, surprisingly, Republican), signed the bill into law on Tuesday.
Considering that there are some states (I'm looking at you, Louisiana) that are busily passing laws that try to RESTRICT access to this type of healthcare, it's refreshing to see that at least one state is trying to make it more readily accessible.
Unlike laws which try to restrict access to contraceptive healthcare, Maryland is apparently leading the charge to make ALL birth control, not just a particular brand or type approved by an insurance company, free to everyone. Called the Maryland Contraceptive Equity Act, the bill aims to eliminate co-pays for all forms of birth control, and will even include vasectomies for men in that. Gov. Hogan (who is, surprisingly, Republican), signed the bill into law on Tuesday.
Considering that there are some states (I'm looking at you, Louisiana) that are busily passing laws that try to RESTRICT access to this type of healthcare, it's refreshing to see that at least one state is trying to make it more readily accessible.
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