H.R. 2523, The Unintended Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2007

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H.R. 2523 would amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand access to contraceptive services for women and men under the Medicaid Program, and it would help low income women and couples prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce abortion.

Detailed Summary

Unintended Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to: (1 ) include women who are not pregnant but who meet certain income eligibility standards in a mandatory categorically needy group for family planning services purposes; (2) allow a state Medicaid plan to provide for making medical assistance available to such individuals during a presumptive eligibility period; and (3) prohibit a state from providing for medical assistance through enrollment of an individual with benchmark coverage or benchmark-equivalent coverage unless it includes certain family planning services and supplies.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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