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From the CBA Team
Formation Is Not About Having the Perfect Answer
By Mandy Cox One of the most common concerns we hear from leaders is simple: “I’m not a theologian. What if I say the wrong thing?” The question usually comes after a difficult conversation with an employee about a benefits issue. The employee asks why the health plan...
When Parity Reviews Raise Questions About Gender Dysphoria Coverage
Note: The following article provides guidance for CBA Members only. By Jason Coon Recently, the CBA has received member inquiries about the results of parity reviews and questions they’ve received from auditors, benefits consultants, and compliance vendors regarding...
HR Inbox: How to handle government posters and religious rights
By Mary Beth Barry "What should I do about those equal employment opportunity posters that seem to conflict with our religious rights?" Have you found yourself asking this or similar questions about government regulations or laws that involve both our faith and the...
RFP Season Is a Governance Moment for Catholic Institutions
By Jason Coon July 1 renewal season is here. Across the country, Catholic colleges, dioceses, ministries, and apostolates are preparing to issue RFPs for health plans. Spreadsheets are being updated. Claims data is being scrubbed. Consultants are modeling renewals....
Good Intentions Can Still Undermine Mission
An HR leader recently shared a brief exchange that has stayed with us. When an upset employee asked why her contraceptive was not covered under the organization’s health plan, the response was meant to ease tension — but it unintentionally distanced leadership from mission. In this month’s article, we reflect on why even compassionate, off-the-cuff answers can quietly shape culture, and why formation matters in moments like these.