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.
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
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