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It created a list of 10 essential health benefits that all plans on the marketplace must cover. Pregnancy, maternity and newborn care are on that list. It also said that insurance plans must offer contraception at no cost, along with breastfeeding equipment and services.

And gosh, for some reason, plan prices kept rising and rising... I wonder why? Could it be because of these 'essential health benefits' rather than the existing system where such coverage was optional?

Why a maternity rider could cost as much as $1,600 a month for a 44 year old woman... because it was a 44 year old woman having a baby and the risks of complications was much higher than say a 20 year old woman which had a rider of only $220 a month (essentially pre-paying for the maternity ward and delivery costs with a small premium to cover unexpected complications.)

Of course, males needed maternity coverage as well, as it would be sexist to base a calculation of risk based upon such incalculable variables as someone's gender...

Contraceptives for everyone! Simply calculate what a monthly prescription would run, add a bit on top to cover paperwork and any special needs - oh, wait, are devices covered? Assume implant and removal surgery for everyone and price accordingly.

Please, Pelosi, keep defending PelosiCare. Those 10 Rat senators fighting for reelection will appreciate your efforts.