Thursday, March 22, 2012

State to appeal judge's ruling on emergency contraceptives

Source: Seattle Times

State officials announced Wednesday they will appeal a federal judge's ruling that Washington state cannot force pharmacies to sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives.

Read the Article>
Add a Comment
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Birth control bill stalls in Arizona Senate but supporters plan changes to address concerns

Source: Washington Post

A bill that would let more Arizona employers drop coverage for birth control drugs stalled Monday in the state Senate because of increasing opposition from women who feared they would have to reveal private health information to employers.

Read the Article>
Add a Comment
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Five Health Reform Changes to Watch in 2012

Source: PBS
Starting in August, the Obama administration's new rules on contraceptive coverage take effect.
Read the Article>
Add a Comment
Thursday, March 8, 2012

New Hampshire House passes birth control exemption

Source: Reuters
New Hampshire's Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to exempt religious institutions from having to include contraceptive coverage in health insurance plans.
Read the Article>
Add a Comment
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Young Catholic women back birth control use

Source: Boston Globe

Alexandra Mangione went to Catholic schools from kindergarten through high school and now attends Boston College. “I go to church. I believe in God,’’ says Mangione, a 20-year-old sophomore at the Catholic college. She also believes in birth control.

Read the Article>
Add a Comment
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Insurers to cover women's contraception choice

Source: Yahoo! News

New York state on Monday warned health insurers they would lose state contracts if women on Medicaid are denied their choice of higher-cost, brand-name contraceptives unless cheaper, generic methods "fail first."

Read the Article>
Add a Comment