Monday brought this announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Beginning on Aug. 1, 2012, insurance providers will no longer be able to charge co-pays or other additional fees for government-approved birth control.
“The Affordable Care Act helps stop health problems before they start,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “These historic guidelines are based on science and existing literature and will help ensure women get the preventive health benefits they need." Read More
After the unrelenting attacks on Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights as a whole this past year this news, at least to this Feminist, couldn't be more welcome.
HELLZ TO THE YEA!
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