Prescription Contraceptives Must Be Covered
That is why Susan had to pay for them out-of-pocket. Susan asked the hospital to pay for contraceptives, because it covered other prescription drugs and preventative care. When the hospital refused, she got in touch with the National Women s Law Center, Washington, D.C. NWLC attorneys immediately informed the hospital administration that these actions were illegal under Federal and state laws against sex discrimination in employment. As a result Lenox Hill authorities gave up. Apart from the Federal and state laws against sex discrimination in the workplace, 20 other states have introduced legislation forcing insurance companies to pay for prescription contraceptives if they do so with other prescription drugs. NWLC has issued the guide, Contraceptive Equity Laws in Your State: Know Your Rights-Use Your Rights to make it easier for women to use these insurance laws to get coverage for prescription...