Contraceptive Mandate

The Contraceptive Mandate refers to a U.S. healthcare policy requiring health insurance plans to cover contraception methods without charging a copayment or deductible. Implemented under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it aims to ensure that women have access to birth control as part of their preventive health services. This policy has faced legal challenges from some religious organizations and businesses that argue it infringes on their religious beliefs. Overall, the mandate seeks to improve women's health and autonomy by making contraceptive options more readily available and affordable.