Insurers Told to Cover Contraception in Full

 

Starting in August 2012, federal law will require insurers to cover the full cost of contraception and family planning. Additionally women renewing their insurance coverage will receive free screening for domestic violence, diabetes during pregnancy, and human papillomavirus in women 30 and older. They also will be entitled to at least one visit with a doctor to discuss birth control options, general health issues, or preconception counseling, at no extra cost.

Mothers who choose to breast-feed will be offered free lactation counseling and rented equipment, such as breast pumps, to help continue breast-feeding after they return to work.

Full article at Boston.com…

 

 

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