(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 insurancte plans which include a prescription drug plan should be required to cover contraceptives.
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