Benson: Public service workers deserve better birth control coverage

As the national president of the union representing the largest number of federal public service workers, I am proud of the comprehensive prescription drug coverage the Public Service Alliance of Canada has helped negotiate for all the workers covered by the Public Service Health Care Plan.
However, this plan is not without its flaws. One glaring problem is the coverage for birth control options, or the lack thereof. The PSHCP does not cover any contraceptives other than the pill (oral contracep