Other free health services for women

August 2, 2011 at 1:37AM

In addition to free contraceptive services, the government will require health plans to cover:

•Screening to detect domestic violence.

•Screening for HIV.

•Counseling and equipment to promote breast-feeding, including free breast pumps.

•Screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant women.

•DNA testing for the human papilloma virus as part of cervical cancer screening.

•Annual preventive-care visits that could include prenatal care.

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