It is not discriminatory for employers to cover the cost of erectile dysfunction medication in their health plans,while denying coverage for female contraceptive medication,because the former is a medical condition,whereas the latter is a life-style choice.

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This statement is false and perpetuates gender discrimination. Both erectile dysfunction and contraceptive medication should be treated as medical conditions and provided equal coverage in employer health plans. Deciding whether a medical condition is a "lifestyle choice" is subjective and can lead to unequal and unfair treatment.

It Is Not Discriminatory for Employers to Cover the Cost