The Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Guidance to Enable Expanded Access to All FDA-Approved Contraceptives Without Cost
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agile Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGRX), a women's healthcare company, commends the Biden-Harris Administration for their continued commitment to reproductive health including increasing access to no-cost contraception.
- PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agile Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGRX), a women's healthcare company, commends the Biden-Harris Administration for their continued commitment to reproductive health including increasing access to no-cost contraception.
- Following several months of focus by the Biden Administration and lawmakers on contraception and impermissible barriers to reproductive healthcare, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the “Tri-Agencies”) jointly released new guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) on Monday, January 22, 2024.
- It is more important than ever to ensure access to contraceptive coverage without cost- sharing, as afforded by the ACA.”
“We recognize the importance of reproductive freedom for women and applaud the administration for taking concrete actions to ensure women have access to the contraceptive product that is right for them without barriers and cost-sharing,” said Agile Therapeutics, Inc.’s Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Al Altomari. - “We believe the new guidelines take a significant step towards eliminating financial barriers to contraceptives and we look forward to working with patients and providers interested in a low dose patch option like Twirla®.”
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2 Frequently Asked Questions About the Affordable Care Act Part 64, January 22, 2024 FAQ Part 64 January 22 2024