H.R. 8084, the Access to LARCs Act, directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study how women in underserved areas can access a variety of contraceptive methods at community health centers. The study will examine barriers to contraceptive access, including insurance reimbursement issues, inventory limitations, provider training gaps, and patient education shortfalls, while also identifying which centers receive federal Title X family planning funding. The bill specifically focuses on "health care deserts"—areas with fewer than one community health center per 1,000 women—and covers contraceptive options including FDA-approved drugs and devices, fertility-based methods, and sexual risk avoidance education. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must complete the study and submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This legislation affects low-income women enrolled in federal health care programs who struggle to obtain contraceptive services in their communities.
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