State Policy

Abortion access is one of many critical services people need to make decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures.

How does Medicaid increase access to contraceptive care?

Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year is an important step in improving maternal health outcomes—a core component of reproductive well-being.

Currently, 36 states (including DC) have enacted policies to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal methods.

This fact sheet offers details on the laws in 28 states that require insurers to increase the number of months for which they cover prescription contraceptives.