Under health care reform, non-grandfathered health plans must cover women's preventive care services, including contraception, without charging a co-pay or deductible. This rule is effective as soon as August 2012 for some plans.
Churches, other houses of worship and similar organizations are exempt from covering contraception on the basis of their religious objections. However, this exemption does not cover other church-affiliated institutions, such as schools, charities, hospitals and universities.
On Feb. 10, 2012, President Obama announced a proposal to address objections of non-exempt religious organizations. Under this proposal, the organization may choose whether or not to cover contraceptives. The insurance company providing coverage would be required to cover contraception if the religious organization chooses not to.
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