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S.1396: Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 11, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act of 2003 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to prohibit a group health plan, and a health insurance issuer providing group coverage, from: (1) excluding or restricting benefits for prescription contraceptive drugs, devices, and outpatient services if the plan provides benefits for other outpatient prescription drugs,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) |