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Study Reveals Contraceptive Access Gaps for Disabled Women

6/26/2025

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open uncovers a troubling reality: women with disabilities in the U.S. face significant barriers to contraceptive access due to gaps in Medicare coverage, making them 32% less likely to use contraceptives because of cost. However, dual enrollment in Medicaid boosts usage. Experts urge the elimination of cost-sharing and the inclusion of permanent methods in coverage.

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open uncovers a troubling reality: women with disabilities in the U.S. face significant barriers to contraceptive access due to gaps in Medicare coverage, making them 32% less likely to use contraceptives because of cost. However, dual enrollment in Medicaid boosts usage. Experts urge the elimination of cost-sharing and the inclusion of permanent methods in coverage.