Several Catholic Institutions Do Cover Birth Control

The National Women’s Law Center has put together a sampling list of Catholic – affiliated institutions that provide coverage for contraception in their employer sponsored health insurance plans. Perhaps the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ views about birth control coverage doesn’t match with what all Catholics believe. There has been a lot of controversy regarding the requirement that employers cover birth control in their employer sponsored health insurance plans. Churches, mosques, and synagogues are exempt from that rule. Recently, religiously affiliated businesses (such as Christian or Catholic universities and hospitals), also became exempt from that rule. Instead, the insurance … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 12 – 18, 2012

In a given week, there can be anywhere from twelve to fourteen different blogs appearing here. The Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on the news that you may have missed. Clinic Will Charge Unhealthy Workers Higher Insurance Rates The Cleveland Clinic is going to charge employees that are considered to be unhealthy a 21% higher health insurance premium. To avoid the increase, the worker has to see a doctor and follow the health plan the doctor prescribes. The Insurance Podcast Roundup for the week went up on February 13, 2012. Each … Continue reading

Catholic Health Insurance Covers Viagra

There has been a lot of news regarding the requirement that employer sponsored health insurance plans cover the cost of birth control. The Catholic Church has argued that the use of birth control is against their religious beliefs. However, Catholic health insurance plans will cover Viagra. There are many people who consider birth control to be an important part of women’s health care. This is why the Obama administration included several types of women’s health care, including all FDA approved forms of birth control, into the category of preventative care. The Affordable Care Act, and the requirements and laws within … Continue reading