Expectation on women's health coverage clarified

Expectation on women's health coverage clarified

by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator Perhaps one of the best-known and certainly most controversial requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is that insurers must cover contraceptives at no cost to the consumer. But, whether intentionally or...
WOMEN, LARC and the ACA

WOMEN, LARC and the ACA

by Amber Burkhart, Health Policy Fellow When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed in 2010, it was clear that women’s health was a priority. The ACA not only guarantees coverage at more affordable costs for women, but it also covers more preventive care services that...
Colorado House bill creates barriers to health

Colorado House bill creates barriers to health

by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator On Thursday, HB15-1128, the “Women’s Health Protection Act” will be heard by the Colorado House. The bill, deceptively named, would pose a threat to Coloradan’s health by hindering access to a broad range of...

For-profit companies can refuse to cover contraception

by Austin Montoya, Social Media and Online Coordinator The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of Hobby Lobby, a craft store, and Conestoga Wood Specialties, a furniture store, saying that the for-profit corporations are not required to provide certain health...

Employers Could Make Hobby of Denying Health Services

By Kristen Lau and Nina Roumell Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the cases brought by craft store Hobby Lobby and kitchen cabinet manufacturer Conestoga Wood Specialties Corporation against the Department of Health and Human Services.  The...
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