The ACE Veterans Act would expand access to contraception for veterans by allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide enrolled veterans with a full year supply of hormonal contraceptive medications instead of requiring multiple refills throughout the year. The bill applies to veterans enrolled in the VA's patient enrollment system and covers contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products. Veterans would have the option to request a full year supply when receiving a prescription, and the VA would be required to inform them of this option when the prescription is issued. The legislation does not specify any new funding requirements, as it modifies existing VA pharmacy procedures. The bill addresses a practical concern for veterans by reducing the frequency of prescription refills needed for routine contraceptive medications.
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