

How to Navigate Contraceptive Prescriptions: A Guide for Catholic Employers
In recent months, 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 contraceptives—particularly Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)—for a range of medical conditions. While most Catholic employer health plans rightly exclude contraceptive coverage in alignment with Church teaching, we are seeing more employees raising questions and concerns when such prescriptions are presented as necessary for making medical diagnoses. This growing trend calls for renewed attention, education, and the development of clear processes that compassionately address the entire wellbeing of the patient, including not ignoring the moral impact of decisions on them, the provider and the employer.

March Madness: A Time for Sports, Strategy and Health Plans
March is synonymous with excitement, basketball, and the rush of March Madness – the annual college basketball tournament that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. But beyond buzzer-beaters and brackets, March is also a time when some organizations decide on their health and wellness strategy for 2026.

New Catholic wellness solution for thriving employees
By Jason Coon For the past eight years, the Catholic Benefits Association (CBA) has been helping our members reimagine Catholic health and wellness plans, providing them with a clear roadmap for the future. During this process, many member organizations have shown...

From Health Plan Mandates to Insurance Processes: How New Government Health Plan Mandates Impact CBA Members
by Jason Coon As regulations affecting Catholic employers continue to evolve, the Catholic Benefits Association (CBA) remains committed to keeping its members informed. The year 2024 has been especially active with federal health plan mandates, which have resulted in...

Open Enrollment with Purpose: Aligning Benefits with Catholic Values
By Jason Coon January Effective Plans – Get Ready! It's that time of year again for many of our members—Open Enrollment Season! As the crispness of fall settles in and pumpkin spice flavors return to our favorite menus, we find ourselves at the cusp of an important...