On Oct. 21, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released a
proposed rule that, if finalized, would expand access to contraceptive coverage without cost sharing under the Affordable Care Act’s(ACA) preventive care mandate. Notably, the proposed rule would require most health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC)contraceptives without imposing cost sharing (e.g., deductibles, copayments or coinsurance) or requiring a prescription.
