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Yes, your plan must cover the full range of FDA-approved, cleared, or granted, prescribed contraceptive methods for women without cost sharing, but can require that you choose a provider within the plan’s network. If your plan says that the specific method your provider says is medically necessary is not covered without cost-sharing, then you should appeal the decision with your provider’s help. Your plan is required to have a simple and expedited appeal process.