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Contraceptive Coverage Changes Under the Maryland Contraceptive Equity Act Effective July 1, 2018
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Jul 1, 2018
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Maryland Contraceptive Equity Act requires insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive methods without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or medical management restrictions effective July 1, 2018. This includes contraceptive drugs, devices, products, and related services including counseling and follow-up care.
Action Required
Billing team should verify that contraceptive-related services for Maryland patients are billed without copays or deductibles, and ensure no prior authorization is being requested for FDA-approved contraceptive methods. Update billing system to reflect zero patient responsibility for these services for Maryland Medicaid patients.