Eight more women’s health services must be covered by insurance plans

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

The eight new prevention-related health services must be covered with no cost-sharing in plan years starting on or after August 1, 2012.

1. Well-woman visits.
2. Gestational diabetes screening that helps protect pregnant women from one of the most serious pregnancy-related diseases.
3. Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling.
4. FDA-approved contraceptive methods, and contraceptive education and counseling.
5. Breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling.
6. HPV DNA testing, for women 30 or older.
7. Sexually transmitted infections counseling for sexually-active women.
8. HIV screening and counseling for sexually-active women.

The eight services are added to these existing women's health services that must be covered by insurance plans with no cost-sharing by members.

• Anemia screening on a routine basis for pregnant women
• Bacteriuria urinary tract or other infection screening for pregnant women
• BRCA counseling about genetic testing for women at higher risk
• Breast Cancer Mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40
• Breast Cancer Chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk
• Cervical Cancer screening for sexually active women
• Chlamydia Infection screening for younger women and other women at higher risk
• Folic Acid supplements for women who may become pregnant
• Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk
• Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit
• Osteoporosis screening for women over age 60 depending on risk factors
• Rh Incompatibility screening for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk
• Tobacco Use screening and interventions for all women, and expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users
• Syphilis screening for all pregnant women or other women at increased risk