Health Insurance

Women have long faced unfair and discriminatory health insurance practices, including charging women more than men for the same coverage. As new health care reform laws are implemented, we're working to ensure that women can find and afford the insurance they need.

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Webinars & Presentations | CMS Family Planning and Benchmark - July 2010

September 02, 2010

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September 02, 2010

Fact Sheet | What Women Need to Know about Health Reform

September 01, 2010

The new health care law includes many different provisions that benefit women. Learn more about these provisions from our fact sheet series.

Fact Sheet | What Women Need to Know about Health Reform: Addressing Health Disparities among Women

August 26, 2010

The health reform law includes many provisions of particular importance to women. This fact sheet provides information on how health reform addresses health disparities among women.

Fact Sheet | What Women Need to Know about Health Reform: Improving Access to Mental and Behavioral Health Services

August 26, 2010

The health reform law includes many provisions of particular importance to women. This fact sheet provides information on how health reform impacts access to mental and behavioral health services.

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If you believe your health plan has not implemented the contraceptive coverage requirement appropriately, please contact us at 1-866-PILL4US or via email at pill4us@nwlc.org.

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Judy Waxman

Judy Waxman is the Vice President of Health and Reproductive Rights at the National Women's Law Center. She pioneers advocacy, policy and educational strategies to promote the quality and availability of health care, including reproductive choice, for American women. Prior to joining the National Women's Law Center, Ms.

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