(Bloomberg) — An exemption allowing religious groups to avoid covering the cost of birth control as required by the U.S. Affordable Care Act won’t be expanded, the Obama administration said.
Churches and religious groups don’t have to comply with a provision of the law requiring that most employer health plans cover the cost of contraceptives. Universities, hospitals and other nonprofits associated with faith groups also are exempt from paying for the coverage. The administration, in its final regulation issued Friday, rejected a request by some businesses for a similar accommodation.
