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Coverage Expands for Emergency Contraception

News | January 25, 2024 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy
Coverage Expands for Emergency Contraception

Over-the-counter emergency contraception will now be covered for Wisconsin’s BadgerCare Plus members.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the standing order, which will allow members to get EC at Medicaid-enrolled pharmacies, without a prescription from a doctor. Currently, costs are covered only with a doctor’s prescription, which may require an appointment.  DHS says the order applies statewide.

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