Enable Over-the-Counter Hormonal Contraception

Year: 2023

Resolution Number: 31

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: Complete

Author(s): Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, Sara Jaber, MD, David Lee, MD, MS, Madeline Merwin, and Suha Syed, MD

Sponsor: David Lee, MD, MS

On behalf of: MI Section, American College of OB/GYN

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS replace existing policy, “Oral Contraceptives Available Over the Counter” to read as follows:Hormonal Contraceptives Available Over-the-Counter MSMS supports the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee Opinion 788 which supports access to over-the-counter contraception including oral pills, vaginal rings, contraceptive patches, and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate; and be it further; RESOLVED: That MSMS supports inclusion of over-the-counter contraception as a qualified medical expense under tax-advantaged accounts including but not limited to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

Fiscal Note: $2,500-$5,000

Resolution: View PDF for Enable Over-the-Counter Hormonal Contraception

For More Information, Contact:

Kate Dorsey , Director
Government Affairs
313-525-0646
kdorsey@msms.org