Section 33-22-155 - Coverage of contraceptives(1) Each group or individual disability policy, certificate of insurance, or membership contract that is delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, extended, or modified in this state that includes coverage for prescription contraceptives must provide reimbursement for up to a 12-month supply of any covered drug, device, or product for contraception that is prescribed and that has been approved by the U.S. food and drug administration.(2) The coverage under this section must allow the insured to renew and refill a 12-month prescription a minimum of 60 days before the prescription expires.(3) The coverage under this section must allow the insured to receive the 12-month supply at one time unless the insured requests less than a 12-month supply or a health care provider specifically prescribes less than a 12-month supply.(4) If the insured's prescriber recommends a specific contraceptive drug, device, or product approved by the U.S. food and drug administration based on medical necessity, the insurer shall defer to the prescriber's determination and provide coverage for the prescribed contraceptive if the prescribed contraceptive drug, device, or product is covered by the insurer.(5) Coverage required under this section may not: (a) in the absence of clinical contraindications, impose utilization controls or other forms of medical management to limit the supply of covered contraceptive drugs, devices, or products that will be reimbursed to less than a 12-month supply;(b) require prior authorization for coverage of prescription contraceptives, except to review the medical necessity of prescribing a 12-month supply of a brand-name contraceptive instead of a 12-month supply of a generic-name contraceptive;(c) impose a waiting period for the coverage required under this section; or(d) impose a special deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or other limitation on prescription contraceptives covered under this section that are not generally applicable to other medical care covered under the plan.Added by Laws 2023, Ch. 600,Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2024, and applicable to health care policies and plans issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2024.