Impact of the ACA on Women's Reproductive Health

This chapter explores the transformative effects of the Affordable Care Act's mandate for insurance coverage of contraception without cost-sharing, highlighting the financial implications for women. It discusses a research study conducted in Northern California that analyzes data from 2007 to 2018, revealing significant reductions in out-of-pocket costs and shifts in contraceptive usage, pregnancy, and abortion rates. The conversation emphasizes the broader impacts of insurance changes on women's health and the necessity for ongoing research in this area.