§33-16E-1 Findings; short title.
§33-16E-1. Findings; short title.
(a) This article may be referred to as the "Prescription Fairness Act of 2005."
(a) This article may be referred to as the "Prescription Fairness Act of 2005."
(b) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Contraceptives prevent unintended pregnancy;
(2) Planned pregnancies lead to healthier pregnancies, children and families; and
(3) Contraceptive coverage provides West Virginians with critical access to birth control.
(4) Therefore, the Legislature finds that prescription contraceptives are basic health-care for West Virginia's women and families and that health insurance plans which include a prescription drug plan should be required to cover contraceptives.