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What Do Federal Changes To Contraceptive Coverage Mean For Vermont?

"Vermont Edition" looks at how new carve-outs to contraceptive coverage could affect Vermonters.
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"Vermont Edition" looks at how new carve-outs to contraceptive coverage could affect Vermonters.

President Donald Trump has announced a plan for new carve-outs to contraceptive coverage that were previously mandated by the Affordable Care Act. We look at how this change could affect Vermont, including the state law that includes coverage for vasectomies.

More from NPR: Trump Guts Requirement That Employer Health Plans Pay For Birth Control

Robin Lunge, a board member of the Green Mountain Care Board, joins us to explain the possible effects of this move by the president on Vermonters.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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