Attorney General Madigan Opposes Federal Administration’s Roll Back of Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
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The amicus brief, filed with the
The federal government appealed the case after the federal district court issued a nationwide injunction stopping the rules from being implemented. In a separate case, the state of
"Women's health care decisions should not be dictated by the government, her employer or religious institutions," Madigan said. "Over 50 million women rely on contraceptive coverage as part of their health insurance plan, and the federal government will harm them by taking it away."
Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, employers who provide health insurance to their employees have been required to include coverage for contraception at no cost to the employee. As a result of the ACA, more than 55 million women in the
In the brief, Madigan and the other attorneys general argue the new regulations threaten the health and wellbeing and economic stability of Americans by depriving them of contraception coverage. They also contend the new regulations will force the states to spend millions of dollars to provide their residents with replacement contraceptive care and services.
In part, the brief states:
Contraception reduces the risk of unintended pregnancies, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and other negative health consequences. And by enhancing women's control over their bodies, contraception gives them the power to choose if and how they pursue educational, employment, and familial opportunities.
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