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With A Little Planning, Women Can Get Emergency Contraceptives For Free

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Like other types of birth control, these medications are required to be covered as a preventive benefit without cost sharing in many health plans. But to do so, women must get a prescription for the soon-to-be over-the-counter pills.

Blue Cross-Blue Shield Bets Big On Obamacare Exchanges

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The Blues are expected to offer health plans nearly everywhere and are supporting marketing campaigns in key states such as Texas and Florida, where political opposition to the health law has been strong.

Obama: Health Law ‘Working The Way It’s Supposed To’ (Video)

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In California Friday, President Barack Obama praised the health law benefits already in place and talked about the state’s health insurance marketplace. He also placed a special emphasis on touting the law to the state’s Latino population.

Sebelius Faces Questions About Calls To Outside Groups

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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius defended herself Tuesday against Republican criticisms of calls she made to outside organizations asking them to support a nonprofit group promoting outreach to consumers about their insurance options under the health law.