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...
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....
Benefits Clarity is an Act of Stewardship
By Jason Coon Catholic ministry leaders carry many responsibilities at once: caring for employees, making wise financial decisions, protecting the mission of the organization, and remaining faithful to the Church’s teaching in a world that often pulls in the opposite...
Why Catholic Employers Should Cover Abortion Pill Reversal
By Jason Coon Imagine a young woman, faced with regret and fear after beginning a chemical abortion, who discovers a compassionate option that honors both her dignity and the life of her unborn child. That option—abortion pill reversal (APR)—aligns profoundly with...
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.
