ACE Veterans Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
In Committee
Summary
Full-year contraceptive supply for enrolled veterans. This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer a 12-month supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other contraceptive products when a VA medical provider prescribes them. Veterans must be enrolled in the VA annual patient enrollment system to use the option. Prescribers must inform veterans that they can elect a full-year supply. The definition covers drugs, devices, and biological products approved under FDA or Public Health Service authorities.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One-year birth control for veterans
If enacted, you would be able to get a one-year (12-month) supply of birth control from the VA. This applies only if you are enrolled in VA annual patient enrollment under 38 U.S.C. 1705. Your contraceptive must be prescribed by a VA medical provider, who would have to tell you about the option. The bill would define contraceptive products to include drugs, devices, and biologics approved or cleared under FDA or Public Health Service law. The change would take effect upon enactment.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
IL • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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