by CBA | Feb 26, 2026 | Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox Recently, we heard from an HR leader at a member organization who found herself in a difficult conversation. An employee, visibly upset, asked why the health plan did not cover her contraceptive. The employee felt singled out. She felt the exclusion was...
by CBA | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized, Everyday Ethics
Formed Leaders Form Culture Series By Mandy Cox Last month, a Catholic diocesan HR leader emailed us with a question that might sound familiar to you: “A school employee’s doctor just wrote an IUD prescription for a medical condition, and now the employee is asking...
by CBA | Oct 30, 2025 | Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox Every day, Catholic employers face deeply personal questions about health benefits that intersect with Church teaching. How leaders handle those moments can either strengthen or undermine the mission of their organization, which is why we are developing...
by CBA | Sep 25, 2025 | Everyday Ethics
While it has been some time since Archbishop Hebda issued a declaration as a part of the Catholic Benefits Association’s successful lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision, the core issues he addresses remain very much a part of the cultural...
by CBA | Aug 27, 2025 | Everyday Ethics
By Mandy Cox Stories about in vitro fertilization (IVF) seem to be everywhere. This week, headlines celebrated the oldest baby ever born from a frozen embryo. Earlier this summer, people marveled at reports of so-called “three-parent babies.” And just recently, an...
by CBA | May 28, 2025 | Healthcare Insights, Everyday Ethics
By Jason Coon & Mandy Cox In recent months, the Catholic Benefits Association (CBA) has seen a significant increase in requests from member organizations for guidance on a recurring and complex challenge: how to handle healthcare providers routinely prescribing...
