Gov. Hobbs issues executive order expanding access to contraception in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has issued an executive order designed to expand access to contraception.
On Monday, the governor said she is working to provide free and affordable birth control in the wake of the uncertainty in regards to the state’s territorial abortion ban.
“Access to contraception is a right,” Gov. Hobbs said in an emailed statement. “While members of our legislature tell Arizona women to put aspirin between their knees instead of taking action to pass the Arizona Right to Contraception Act, I will continue to do everything in my power to protect our reproductive freedom and ensure every Arizonan can access contraception.”
In a news release, the governor noted that the order makes over-the-counter birth control available to state employees at no cost and expands coverage to those under other health insurance plans in the state. Additionally, it requires AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid provider, to consider ways it can expand access to contraception for its members.
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