The Contraceptive Equity Act was enacted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2016. Effective January 1, 2018, the Act mandates that male contraceptive services (vasectomies) must be covered as a preventive service, i.e., without any deductible or cost-sharing required. The current problem lies in the application of the Act to a high deductible health plan (HDHP). An HDHP is typically coupled with a health savings account (HSA). Read more
