Autonomy is part of our spirit as Alaskans. That should apply to birth control, too.
By Sarah Truitt, Jessica Bury, Tania Hall and Reinou GroenAlaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters during a news conference on topics including education, Feb. 7, 2024, in Juneau, Alaska.
Each of these people could have benefited from being able to fill a yearlong supply of birth control with just one pharmacy visit. Unfortunately, because Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have allowed Alaskans to have 12-month supplies of birth control, they won’t have that opportunity.
Not having immediate and consistent access to birth control is more than just an inconvenience; it can have significant consequences. Missing pills can increase someone’s chances of getting pregnant, and many of our patients simply can’t afford to risk an unplanned pregnancy.
When our Legislature voted with bipartisan support to require insurance companies to provide a year’s supply of birth control to residents, it was a shining example of how policymakers can work together effectively to improve people’s lives. However, Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of the bill was a setback for patients and a disappointment for us as doctors.
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