Benefit Package Option

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the policy of the board of trustees in regard to 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 10-3.020 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. 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.