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Old 02-25-2014, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mpholland View Post
What is the difference? It is still just about paying for a prescription or a medical device or procedure. Does that mean that since contraception isn't "medically necessary" it shouldn't be paid for? Maybe we need a new medical term..."socially necessary". I don't see anybody griping about insurance companies covering a flu shot.
Actually contraceptive pills have been prescribed for some medical conditions and not just to avoid pregnancy. Oh I do believe it is a lot more than $10 per month. Try and imagine a drug company letting anything go that cheaply.
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