Biden Administration Proposes Free Over-the-Counter Birth Control Coverage

The new rule would require private insurers to cover non-prescription contraceptives at no cost, expanding access to millions of women.

The proposal aims to make over-the-counter contraceptives like condoms, Plan B, and Opill available without cost to those with private health insurance.
The rule represents the most significant expansion of contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act in over a decade.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tied her presidential campaign to expanding women's health care access following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
The proposed rule will undergo a 60-day public comment period and, if finalized, could be implemented in 2025.
The initiative highlights a key difference between the Biden-Harris platform and Republican policies, particularly in the context of the upcoming presidential election.