state_legiscan_drain · RI
Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.
January 23, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would require all individual and group health insurance contracts in Rhode Island effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices, and other products for the insured, their spouse, and dependents. The mandate applies to insurers and health plans, potentially eliminating cost-sharing for contraceptives.
Source: https://status.rilegislature.gov/
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- What does "Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would require all individual and group health insurance contracts in Rhode Island effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide…
- When was it published?
- It was published on January 23, 2026.