Petition Your Senator to Pass the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act
To my Senator and Senate Leadership:
I am a constituent and I urge you to support the Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act (S. 6013-A). Half of unintended pregnancies in our state are due to barriers to access and improper use of birth control. The CCCA would ensure that l could obtain the best birth control method for me, as determined by me and my medical provider, with no co-pay. It would allow easier access to emergency contraception; and would allow me to get a 12 month supply of contraception from the pharmacy, at my medical provider's discretion.
Contraception has forever changed our cultural landscape for the better and contributed greatly to the advancement of health and gender equality. The ability to decide if and when to have children drastically reduces the risks associated with unplanned pregnancies and, as a result, allows me to better manage my reproductive health and family planning choices. Contraception is fundamental to my health and economic well-being and my ability to plan for the future.
The CCCA passed the New York State Assembly in January of 2016. As your constituent I urge you to pass the CCCA. I deserve nothing less.