C V S Caught Illegally Charging Women For Birth Control

[Lakhota]

Some posters seem confused. Maybe this will help:

What's In a Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

 

[Lakhota]

The Pill isn't just for birth control: Did you know that it can also protect against certain life-threatening cancers, plus help relieve some painful period symptoms? Here, experts explain the top seven health benefits of taking the Pill and how to make them work for you.

More: Other Reasons to Take the Pill

Birth control pills: They’re not just for birth control any more. At least according to a new study, which found that more than one-point-five million women in the United States take birth control pills for reasons other than preventing pregnancy.

In fact, more than 726,000 women who take birth control pills have never had sex. More than 95 percent of those users say they take the pill for reasons other than contraception.

The research was compiled by the nonprofit Guttmacher Institute, which used data from the National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 14 percent of all women who take the pill do so for reasons unrelated to controlling pregnancy.

Birth control pills are a kind of medication that are made up of hormones — typically estrogen and progestin. The hormones in the pill work by preventing a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs, which keeps her from becoming pregnant.

So why else would someone take a birth control pill? More than 30 percent of the women surveyed said they take the pills to reduce menstrual pain and cramps. About 30 percent said they wanted to regulate their menstrual cycles, which can help prevent side effects such as migraine headaches.

Another common reason is controlling endometriosis, a condition where tissue from the uterus grows in other areas of the body, such as the ovaries, bowel or bladder. Some women also take birth control pills to reduce acne. In fact, almost half of the women surveyed said they took the pill for multiple reasons.

More: Women taking birth control pills for reasons other than contraception UF Health Podcasts - University of Florida Health

Non-Contraceptive Medical Reasons for Birth Control-Why Hobby Lobby Decision Hurts Women - Elle

Do 60 percent of women use 'birth control' for something other than family planning - The Washington Post

Some enlightenment for the neanderthals among us.

You and I both know the majority of women use it for birth control.

Well, I'm not a woman. Are you? If not, how the fuck would you factually know?

 

[Missouri_Mike]

The Pill isn't just for birth control: Did you know that it can also protect against certain life-threatening cancers, plus help relieve some painful period symptoms? Here, experts explain the top seven health benefits of taking the Pill and how to make them work for you.

More: Other Reasons to Take the Pill

Birth control pills: They’re not just for birth control any more. At least according to a new study, which found that more than one-point-five million women in the United States take birth control pills for reasons other than preventing pregnancy.

In fact, more than 726,000 women who take birth control pills have never had sex. More than 95 percent of those users say they take the pill for reasons other than contraception.

The research was compiled by the nonprofit Guttmacher Institute, which used data from the National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 14 percent of all women who take the pill do so for reasons unrelated to controlling pregnancy.

Birth control pills are a kind of medication that are made up of hormones — typically estrogen and progestin. The hormones in the pill work by preventing a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs, which keeps her from becoming pregnant.

So why else would someone take a birth control pill? More than 30 percent of the women surveyed said they take the pills to reduce menstrual pain and cramps. About 30 percent said they wanted to regulate their menstrual cycles, which can help prevent side effects such as migraine headaches.

Another common reason is controlling endometriosis, a condition where tissue from the uterus grows in other areas of the body, such as the ovaries, bowel or bladder. Some women also take birth control pills to reduce acne. In fact, almost half of the women surveyed said they took the pill for multiple reasons.

More: Women taking birth control pills for reasons other than contraception UF Health Podcasts - University of Florida Health

Non-Contraceptive Medical Reasons for Birth Control-Why Hobby Lobby Decision Hurts Women - Elle

Do 60 percent of women use 'birth control' for something other than family planning - The Washington Post

Some enlightenment for the neanderthals among us.

You and I both know the majority of women use it for birth control.

Well, I'm not a woman. Are you? If not, how the fuck would you factually know?

You aren't an indian either but that never made you STFU.

 

[Lakhota]

The Pill isn't just for birth control: Did you know that it can also protect against certain life-threatening cancers, plus help relieve some painful period symptoms? Here, experts explain the top seven health benefits of taking the Pill and how to make them work for you.

More: Other Reasons to Take the Pill

Birth control pills: They’re not just for birth control any more. At least according to a new study, which found that more than one-point-five million women in the United States take birth control pills for reasons other than preventing pregnancy.

In fact, more than 726,000 women who take birth control pills have never had sex. More than 95 percent of those users say they take the pill for reasons other than contraception.

The research was compiled by the nonprofit Guttmacher Institute, which used data from the National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 14 percent of all women who take the pill do so for reasons unrelated to controlling pregnancy.

Birth control pills are a kind of medication that are made up of hormones — typically estrogen and progestin. The hormones in the pill work by preventing a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs, which keeps her from becoming pregnant.

So why else would someone take a birth control pill? More than 30 percent of the women surveyed said they take the pills to reduce menstrual pain and cramps. About 30 percent said they wanted to regulate their menstrual cycles, which can help prevent side effects such as migraine headaches.

Another common reason is controlling endometriosis, a condition where tissue from the uterus grows in other areas of the body, such as the ovaries, bowel or bladder. Some women also take birth control pills to reduce acne. In fact, almost half of the women surveyed said they took the pill for multiple reasons.

More: Women taking birth control pills for reasons other than contraception UF Health Podcasts - University of Florida Health

Non-Contraceptive Medical Reasons for Birth Control-Why Hobby Lobby Decision Hurts Women - Elle

Do 60 percent of women use 'birth control' for something other than family planning - The Washington Post

Some enlightenment for the neanderthals among us.

You and I both know the majority of women use it for birth control.

Well, I'm not a woman. Are you? If not, how the fuck would you factually know?

You aren't an indian either but that never made you STFU.

Prove your claim! Do you know me personally?

 

[Wildman]

the utter stupidity of this thread goes way beyond ordinary stupidity, e.g.,

CVS has moved to fix the problem and refund affected customers.

looks like problem solved without the whining by liberfools similar to the OP

 

[Lakhota]

the utter stupidity of this thread goes way beyond ordinary stupidity, e.g.,

CVS has moved to fix the problem and refund affected customers.

looks like problem solved without the whining by liberfools similar to the OP

What did you expect CVS to say?

 

[Avorysuds]

Women should psy for their own birth control,, not taxpayers.

You mean like men pay for Viagra, penis pumps, and assorted other erectile dysfunction products? Women take birth control contraceptives for various reasons - more than just to avoid pregnancy.

Hmmm... It was not about man VS woman, it was about people getting shit for free. You only helped prove how retarded Government has made our HC system, I thank you for this. Keep up the good work.

 

[SmarterThanTheAverageBear]

CVS has been illegally charging women for birth control, violating an Obamacare provision that forces insurers to cover generic contraceptives at no cost to women.

Since learning of a price-coding error that erroneously charged approximately 11,000 women unlawful copays, CVS has moved to fix the problem and refund affected customers.

The issue was brought to public light by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) after one of her staffers was charged a $20 copay when trying to buy generic birth control at a CVS in Washington, D.C. Such a copay is illegal under the Affordable Care Act. Speier wrote a letter to Larry Merlo, the CEO of CVS, earlier this month.

"Although my staff member's issue was eventually resolved a week and numerous phone calls and pharmacy visits later, I am concerned that most women who are likely not familiar with their rights under the ACA may go without this essential family planning service that is supposed to be guaranteed to them under law," Speier wrote in a letter dated September 9.

On September 19, Sol J. Ross, CVS's head of federal affairs, responded to Speier, saying that the company was handling the issue.

"Refund checks will be [sent] to affected plan members by September 26," Ross wrote. "In fact, refund checks have already started to go out and all should be received by October 1."

More: CVS Caught Illegally Charging Women For Birth Control

I wonder how many other pharmacies are and have done the same thing.

So , a company is unknowingly doing something wrong, are alerted to the problem and correct the problem and you still cry from your mangina?

 

[Missouri_Mike]

The Pill isn't just for birth control: Did you know that it can also protect against certain life-threatening cancers, plus help relieve some painful period symptoms? Here, experts explain the top seven health benefits of taking the Pill and how to make them work for you.

More: Other Reasons to Take the Pill

Birth control pills: They’re not just for birth control any more. At least according to a new study, which found that more than one-point-five million women in the United States take birth control pills for reasons other than preventing pregnancy.

In fact, more than 726,000 women who take birth control pills have never had sex. More than 95 percent of those users say they take the pill for reasons other than contraception.

The research was compiled by the nonprofit Guttmacher Institute, which used data from the National Survey of Family Growth. They found that 14 percent of all women who take the pill do so for reasons unrelated to controlling pregnancy.

Birth control pills are a kind of medication that are made up of hormones — typically estrogen and progestin. The hormones in the pill work by preventing a woman’s ovaries from releasing eggs, which keeps her from becoming pregnant.

So why else would someone take a birth control pill? More than 30 percent of the women surveyed said they take the pills to reduce menstrual pain and cramps. About 30 percent said they wanted to regulate their menstrual cycles, which can help prevent side effects such as migraine headaches.

Another common reason is controlling endometriosis, a condition where tissue from the uterus grows in other areas of the body, such as the ovaries, bowel or bladder. Some women also take birth control pills to reduce acne. In fact, almost half of the women surveyed said they took the pill for multiple reasons.

More: Women taking birth control pills for reasons other than contraception UF Health Podcasts - University of Florida Health

Non-Contraceptive Medical Reasons for Birth Control-Why Hobby Lobby Decision Hurts Women - Elle

Do 60 percent of women use 'birth control' for something other than family planning - The Washington Post

Some enlightenment for the neanderthals among us.

You and I both know the majority of women use it for birth control.

Well, I'm not a woman. Are you? If not, how the fuck would you factually know?

You aren't an indian either but that never made you STFU.

Prove your claim! Do you know me personally?

At this point I do know you well enough to make a judgement. You aren't an indian but you sure are borderline retarded. Any normal person reading your posts over the past year knows that. Not like you're a mystery there shitting bull.

 

[OnePercenter]

CVS has been illegally charging women for birth control, violating an Obamacare provision that forces insurers to cover generic contraceptives at no cost to women.

Since learning of a price-coding error that erroneously charged approximately 11,000 women unlawful copays, CVS has moved to fix the problem and refund affected customers.

The issue was brought to public light by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) after one of her staffers was charged a $20 copay when trying to buy generic birth control at a CVS in Washington, D.C. Such a copay is illegal under the Affordable Care Act. Speier wrote a letter to Larry Merlo, the CEO of CVS, earlier this month.

"Although my staff member's issue was eventually resolved a week and numerous phone calls and pharmacy visits later, I am concerned that most women who are likely not familiar with their rights under the ACA may go without this essential family planning service that is supposed to be guaranteed to them under law," Speier wrote in a letter dated September 9.

On September 19, Sol J. Ross, CVS's head of federal affairs, responded to Speier, saying that the company was handling the issue.

"Refund checks will be [sent] to affected plan members by September 26," Ross wrote. "In fact, refund checks have already started to go out and all should be received by October 1."

More: CVS Caught Illegally Charging Women For Birth Control

I wonder how many other pharmacies are and have done the same thing.

So , a company is unknowingly doing something wrong, are alerted to the problem and correct the problem and you still cry from your mangina?

Corporate America doesn't do anything unknowingly.

 

[AmericanFirst]

CVS has been illegally charging women for birth control, violating an Obamacare provision that forces insurers to cover generic contraceptives at no cost to women.

Since learning of a price-coding error that erroneously charged approximately 11,000 women unlawful copays, CVS has moved to fix the problem and refund affected customers.

The issue was brought to public light by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) after one of her staffers was charged a $20 copay when trying to buy generic birth control at a CVS in Washington, D.C. Such a copay is illegal under the Affordable Care Act. Speier wrote a letter to Larry Merlo, the CEO of CVS, earlier this month.

"Although my staff member's issue was eventually resolved a week and numerous phone calls and pharmacy visits later, I am concerned that most women who are likely not familiar with their rights under the ACA may go without this essential family planning service that is supposed to be guaranteed to them under law," Speier wrote in a letter dated September 9.

On September 19, Sol J. Ross, CVS's head of federal affairs, responded to Speier, saying that the company was handling the issue.

"Refund checks will be [sent] to affected plan members by September 26," Ross wrote. "In fact, refund checks have already started to go out and all should be received by October 1."

More: CVS Caught Illegally Charging Women For Birth Control

I wonder how many other pharmacies are and have done the same thing.

So , a company is unknowingly doing something wrong, are alerted to the problem and correct the problem and you still cry from your mangina?

Corporate America doesn't do anything unknowingly.

Neither does the Gov't.

 

[martybegan]

Women should psy for their own birth control,, not taxpayers.

You mean like men pay for Viagra, penis pumps, and assorted other erectile dysfunction products? Women take birth control contraceptives for various reasons - more than just to avoid pregnancy.

People have to pay copays on all of those, depending on your plan. I have to pay out of pocket for my Condoms, fair is fair.

 

[G.T.]

What's really embarrassing is thinking that insurance covering something is you, the policyholder who pays for said insurance, not paying for it.

 

[G.T.]

Women should psy for their own birth control,, not taxpayers.

huh? taxpayers pay all women's insurance premiums? thats so weird bro.

 

[G.T.]

I suspect men have to pay a copay for Viagra, bub.

a copay or not depends on the plan

in no case is it eaten by the insurance company, the policyholder's premium takes care of it

 

[Luddly Neddite]

What's really embarrassing is thinking that insurance covering something is you, the policyholder who pays for said insurance, not paying for it.

That's a common mistake made by certain posters. Amazingly, they do seem to think insurance pays for birth control.

DUH.

 

[LogikAndReazon]

No wine, lubrication or vibrators to go with the contraception ? CVS and the nations war on women continues.....

 

[francoHFW]

Free BC for women saves EVERYONE tons of money, hater dupes....

 

[FA_Q2]

Corporate America trying to screw the little guy, and you're 'unable to give a damn? You must be a Koch paid rimmer.

They're screwing the little woman.

If it was Viagra, they'd be apoplectic.

Please point to the law that requires Viagra to be provided for free. Until then, realize that you are spewing bullshit.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

Women should psy for their own birth control,, not taxpayers.

You mean like men pay for Viagra, penis pumps, and assorted other erectile dysfunction products? Women take birth control contraceptives for various reasons - more than just to avoid pregnancy.

The taxpayer shouldn't pay for that shit either.