The ACA's Section 1001 created a new provision in the Public Health Service Act, mandating that insurers cover certain preventive care services under guidelines offered by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Thanks to that reform, known as the "Mikulski provision" in honor of sponsor Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), women will have access to a package of health benefits at no additional cost, including annual Pap tests, and breastfeeding consultation and supplies. it took effect today, good news for millions of women.