Who we are.

Founded in 2013, the Catholic Benefits Association (CBA) advocates for and litigates in defense of our members’ First Amendment rights to provide employee benefits in a manner consistent with the Catholic faith. A growing and diverse coalition of Catholic organizations comprise the CBA. 

We obtained federal injunctive relief from the Health and Human Services’ implementation of the Affordable Care Act for current and future members. Introduced in 2012, this mandate requires employers to cover contraceptives, abortifacients, sterilization procedures and contraceptive counseling in their employee health insurance.

Since then, we have worked to confront issues that directly infringe upon the freedom of Catholic employers to conduct business in a manner consistent with their sincerely held religious beliefs.

Archbishops are joined by prominent religious sisters and lay Catholics to comprise our Board of Directors. Our Board works with the support of leading legal professionals, bioethicists, theologians, and other Church authorities.

As the legislative and regulatory landscape continues to shift, we provide guidance to our members to strengthen their Catholic identity in the workplace. When necessary, we engage in legal advocacy to preserve their right to do business in a manner that is consistent with the Catholic faith.

Speakers Bureau

The Catholic Benefits Association frequently receives requests for speakers. Should you wish to request a CBA speaker at your event, please contact Mandy Cox, Director of Member Services at mandycox@catholicbenefitsassociation.org. You may also provide more information in the form below.