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In response to "It says employers can opt out of coverage for contraceptives if they have religious reasons." by spamlet

I'll try to c&P the actual language

Posted by spamlet Mar 13 '12, 14:26

AN ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH PLAN DOES NOT FAIL
34 TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION IF THE PLAN'S
35 FAILURE TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OF SPECIFIC ITEMS OR SERVICES REQUIRED UNDER
36 SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION IS BECAUSE PROVIDING OR PAYING FOR COVERAGE OF
37 THE SPECIFIC ITEMS OR SERVICES IS CONTRARY TO THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OF THE
38 EMPLOYER, SPONSOR, ISSUER, ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH PLAN OR OTHER ENTITY OFFERING
39 THE PLAN OR IS BECAUSE THE COVERAGE IS CONTRARY TO THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OF
40 THE PURCHASER OR BENEFICIARY OF THE COVERAGE. IF AN OBJECTION TRIGGERS THIS
41 SUBSECTION, A WRITTEN AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE FILED WITH THE ACCOUNTABLE HEALTH
42 PLAN STATING THE OBJECTION. T

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there's more.. women could have to pay in advance, then submit a claim with proof of a non-pregnancy-related need; and they can be charged a fee. - b. Mar 13, 14:31 5
- Actually, that's pro-woman. They could just say no contraceptive medicine would be paid for no matter the reason. - spamlet Mar 13, 14:32 3
  - it's pro some women, except for the ridiculousness of the hoop-jumping being required for women with common medical conditions. - b. Mar 13, 14:35
  - ok, explain this - tRuMaN Mar 13, 14:34
  - well, they are. The exception is for a noncontraceptive medicine. -- nm - loosilu Mar 13, 14:33
- ayup -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 13, 14:32
basically, it says an employer must file an affidavid stating its objection to coverage of contraceptives for - tRuMaN Mar 13, 14:29 2
- Yes and that women can submit proof that the contraception medicine is for non-contraceptive purposes to still get reimbursement. -- nm - spamlet Mar 13, 14:30 1
  - Which is the case in many instances, yes - it can help with acne and other hormone-related issues. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 13, 14:32

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