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Equity in Prescription Insurance and Contraceptive Coverage Act (EPICC) Sample Letter to the Editor for States Where EPICC is Not Yet State Law: A Call for Equity in Prescription Coverage Find out if your state has passed legislation for contraceptive coverage. Copy a sample letter below, paste it into a word document, print and sign. Then send it to your local newspaper. Read tips about about writing a good letter to the editor. Do you believe American women have the right -- and the responsibility -- to choose when and how many children to have? Most people do. But, the insurance industry makes it difficult. Most private insurance companies either exclude coverage for contraceptive drugs and devices, or single out these services for limited coverage. We know that spacing births and avoiding unintended pregnancies can be crucial to the health of women and children. And we know that the vast majority of American women use contraception for more than three-fourths of their reproductive lives. Finally, we know our growing numbers combined with our consumption patterns here in the US place an enormous strain on the entire planet’s resources. Currently, women spend 68% more in out-of-pocket health care costs just to cover contraceptives than men. Many women who would like to make responsible reproductive choices simply lack the financial means to do so. Seventeen states have already approved legislation to mandate that insurance companies provide fair and equitable coverage. Why hasn’t ours? Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club