Bills · S 3560
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3560Health
Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would remove a significant financial barrier to accessing contraception for Medicare beneficiaries. For many, even small co-pays or deductibles can be a deterrent to getting necessary healthcare, including birth control. Ensuring no-cost coverage could lead to improved health outcomes by increasing access to family planning and reproductive health services, as well as enabling better management of various health conditions for which contraception can be a treatment.
If this bill becomes law, Medicare beneficiaries will have the same no-cost access to contraception that many people with private insurance already have under the Affordable Care Act. If it doesn't pass, these individuals will continue to face out-of-pocket costs, potentially delaying or preventing them from getting the contraception or related care they need, which can impact their health, financial stability, and quality of life.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires Medicare Part B to cover contraceptive items and services without any cost-sharing, such as deductibles or co-payments.
This ensures that traditional Medicare beneficiaries can access a wide range of contraceptive care, including exams and device insertions, without direct out-of-pocket expenses.
PROVISION 02
Requires Medicare Part D to cover contraceptive drugs and related items without any deductibles, co-insurance, or other cost-sharing.
This makes prescription birth control and other covered contraceptive medications completely free for Medicare beneficiaries at the pharmacy.
PROVISION 03
Requires Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans to provide the same no-cost coverage for contraceptive items and services.
This ensures that all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of whether they choose traditional Medicare or a private Medicare Advantage plan, receive the same benefits for contraception.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'contraceptive items and services' broadly to include the actual methods, ancillary clinical services like consultations and device removal, and patient-centered counseling.
This comprehensive definition ensures that all aspects of contraceptive care, not just the medication or device itself, are covered without cost, and applies even if used for non-contraceptive health reasons.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
55
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 18
Introduced in Senate
DEC 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3560
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
Senate BillS 3560Health
Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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