Sex discrimination and insurance for contraception

Unintended pregnancy is a serious problem in the United States. Most private insurance plans do not pay for contraception even though they pay for other prescription drugs and devices. This Article argues that this pattern constitutes sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Ri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Washington law review 1998-04, Vol.73 (2), p.363-402
1. Verfasser:	Law, S A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bioethics Contraception Contraceptive Agents - economics Contraceptive Devices - economics Employee Retirement Income Security Act Female Health Benefit Plans, Employee Humans Insurance, Health, Reimbursement Legislation, Medical Pregnancy Pregnancy, Unwanted - statistics & numerical data Prejudice United States Women's Rights - legislation & jurisprudence
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Zusammenfassung:	Unintended pregnancy is a serious problem in the United States. Most private insurance plans do not pay for contraception even though they pay for other prescription drugs and devices. This Article argues that this pattern constitutes sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. It discusses the reasons this issue has been neglected and suggests ways federal and state officials might remedy this common form of gender discrimination.
ISSN:	0043-0617