Healthcare Access

Legal articles in this category cover laws and regulations that affect patients’ ability to obtain medical care, including insurance coverage and denials, network access, emergency and hospital billing, Medicaid/Medicare eligibility, and protections against discrimination. It also includes patient rights related to access barriers such as language services, disability accommodations, reproductive and gender-affirming care, and care access in correctional or institutional settings.

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The ‘Morning-After’ Pill Pharmacy Access Rules State-by-State

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In all 50 states and D.C., Plan B and its generics are available over the counter in pharmacies with no age restriction, while ella requires a prescription nationwide. Some states allow pharmacist refusal or impose pharmacy stocking rules, which can affect real-world access. This article breaks down each state’s pharmacy access rules, refusals, and fastest […]