Benefit Package Option

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the policy of the board of trustees in regard to a subscriber’s objection to contraception coverage due to religious or moral objections. (1) Subscribers may choose to not have contraception coverage if such items or procedures are contrary to his/her religious beliefs or moral convictions. (2) A subscriber must notify Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan via the method prescribed by the plan, that they have an objection to coverage of contraception due to a religious belief or moral conviction during any applicable enrollment period. (3) For coverage beginning January 1, 2018, the plan shall specify a period of at least ten (10) days in which to receive notifications. (4) Once a subscriber elects to not have contraception coverage, she/he will be unable to elect contraception coverage during the plan year unless there is a qualifying event under 22 CSR 102.020 or 22 CSR 10-2.110 or an open enrollment period. (5) If a subscriber objects to the coverage, their benefits will provide no coverage for any contraception services as either a medical or pharmacy benefit for themselves and anyone they cover as a dependent. If a member is Medicare primary, their benefits will remain unchanged. AUTHORITY: sections 103.059 and 103.080.3., RSMo 2016.* Emergency rule filed Oct. 27, 2017, effective Nov. 6, 2017, expired May 4, 2018. Original rule filed Oct. 27, 2017, effective May 30, 2018. *Original authority: 103.059, RSMo 1992 and 103.080, RSMo 2007, amended 2011.