Following the FDA’s approval last year, a new over-the-counter daily oral contractive (Opill) is now on shelves in Washington, aligning the U.S. with over 100 countries around the globe that already offer this reproductive freedom. Now NoHLA and others are calling on state leaders to ensure this new opportunity is accessible to all Washingtonians, including those who can’t afford to pay out of pocket. 

While 2018’s Reproductive Parity Act requires state-regulated insurers to provide OTC contraception without cost sharing, most Washingtonians aren’t aware of that right.  Those who seek this access often encounter bureaucratic hurdles when trying to get insurance to cover it.  NoHLA and 16 other advocates have called on Governor Inslee, Commissioner Kreidler, and DOH to make that promise a reality by issuing a standing order and improving the regulatory environment to ensure meaningful access.