On June 30, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. et al., that the Affordable Care Act’s “contraceptive mandate”, as applied to “closely held corporations”, violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Much has been written about the decision authored by Justice Alito and its impact on the rights of corporations. However, most employers are still seeking clarity in terms of how the decision impacts their group health plans.
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