HB17 requires insurance in Alaska to cover contraceptives and related services without cost-sharing. It mandates 12-month prescriptions and ensures coverage for switching methods. The state’s medical assistance program will also cover these services.
The Alaska State House of Representatives passed HB17 on May 10, 2024 by a vote of 29 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not fund contraceptives, and mandating insurance companies to cover something that potentially violates their beliefs is a gross government overreach. Additionally, healthcare and social welfare should not be government obligations. This bill is not authorized under Article I, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.