U.S. Supreme Court Decides ACA Contraceptive Coverage Case

In "High Court strikes contraceptive coverage mandate for closely held, for-profit employers with religious objections", Buck Consultants explains that:

"Earlier today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court decided in favor of closely held, for-profit employers with religious objections to providing coverage for certain contraceptive services through their group health plans. Specifically, the Court held that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act gives these companies the right to refuse to offer coverage for specific contraceptive methods that conflict with the sincerely held religious beliefs of the companies’ owners. While this decision will not directly affect the majority of employers subject to the ACA, it is a victory for certain employers with religious objections to providing coverage for contraceptive services and may open the door for other ACA-related challenges based on religious beliefs."

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