The policy covers hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, the patch and the ring.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued an interpretative policy statement at Whitmer’s behest. She says the policy will allow doctors and pharmacists to partner to prescribe birth control without requiring an office visit in most cases.
“This is one more tool that women need to have so that they can make their own decisions around their bodies.”
Whitmer says easy access to birth control has become more critical since Roe v-Wade was overturned. Abortion remains legal in Michigan under a court order.
