New Mexico Medicaid to cover over-the-counter contraception and pregnancy tests
New Mexicans covered by Medicaid will now have free access to a new contraceptive pill, pregnancy tests and emergency contraception, according to an announcement by the Human Services Department.
Earlier this month, the first oral contraceptive available in the U.S. without a prescription went on sale nationwide, after being approved by the FDA for use without prescription last year.
Now, the product, called Opill, will be available to Medicaid customers in New Mexico. The HSD has collaborated with the state Department of Health to provide pharmacists standing orders to ensure timely, free access to the new pill.
Chief Medical Officer for the New Mexico Medicaid program Alanna Dancis said people should go to the pharmacy counter with the new pill, rather than straight to the cashier as with other medications.
https://sourcenm.com/2024/03/28/new-mexico-medicaid-to-cover-over-the-counter-contraception-and-pregnancy-tests/
