Wal-Mart Takes Step to End Discriminatory Policy; Will Now Include Birth Control in Insurance Plan
As nation’s largest retailer acquiesces to public pressure, 24 states still do not require this coverage
Washington, DC - Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, called Wal-Mart's decision to include birth control in its basic health insurance coverage plan for the first time a step forward for women's health and reproductive freedom.
"Wal-Mart’s decision to include birth control in its insurance coverage plan is a victory for thousands of American women," Keenan said. "We applaud the women who had the courage to file a lawsuit against Wal-Mart and bring public attention to this disparity. But we cannot forget that almost half the states in this country do not ensure that health insurance companies cover birth control equally with other prescription drugs – leaving women often struggling or unable to access contraception. As the nation’s largest employer, Wal-Mart’s announcement should send a strong message that ensuring women’s access to birth control is a commonsense policy that Americans support."
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