How to Navigate Contraceptive Prescriptions: A Guide for Catholic Employers

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.

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