In recent years, many states have passed laws requiring that health benefit plans that cover other types of prescriptions must also cover prescription contraception. These laws vary from state to state. These state laws apply only to those insurance plans that are regulated by state law. See our FAQ's page for more information on federal vs. state laws.

States with laws requiring full contraceptive coverage (1998-2007):

• Arizona^R
• Arkansas*^R
• California^R
• Connecticut ^R
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• Delaware^R
• Georgia
• Hawaii^R
• Illinois^R
• Iowa
• Maine ^R
• Maryland ^R
• Massachusetts^R
• Michigan^R
• Missouri^R
• Montana
• Nevada^R
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico^R
• New York ^R
• North Carolina*^R
• Rhode Island^R
• Vermont
• Washington
• West Virginia*^R
• Wisconsin

*State law allows exclusions for emergency contraception or coverage of minor dependents (WV).

^RState law has a religious exemption (loophole that permits businesses and/or insurance companies to refuse contraception coverage based on a religious view held by the employer and/or insurance company, though not necessarily by the employees and/or policy holders).

States with contraceptive equity bills pending:

• Kentucky
• Michigan
• New York
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Texas

For more detailed information on State and District Contraception Statistics

Download a Contraceptive Coverage Guide by State