A survey conducted by Northwest Health Law Advocates and NARAL Pro-Choice Washington found that insurers were giving out false or incomplete information regarding contraceptive coverage under Washington's health exchange. Under the Affordable Care Act all federally approved contraceptives must be offered without a co-pay, yet volunteer "secret shoppers" calling the insurers were often told certain contraceptive methods had co-pays.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said he convened a meeting between the women's health advocates and the insurers. He said the eight insurers agreed to revamp the information given to consumers, and they will meet again in the fall to discuss their progress.
