Trump officials roll back birth-control mandate

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The Trump administration on Friday rolled back an ObamaCare requirement that employers include birth-control coverage in their health insurance plans.

Under a highly anticipated rule published Friday, any employer or insurer can stop following the birth control mandate on moral and religious grounds. The rule takes effect immediately.

ObamaCare mandated that employers, with a few exceptions, offer health insurance that covers birth control without a co-pay.

The rule approved Friday allows any employer, including colleges, universities and health insurance companies, to stop following the rule. Previously, only houses of worship and some companies could be exempt.

http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/354232-trump-administration-eliminates-obamacare-birth-control-mandate

[Borchkins]

1. Fockers

[spanone]

2. yes they are

The action is almost certain to draw lawsuits.

Both the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) told The Hill May they would consider legal action if the Trump administration rolled back the mandate.

“Today’s outrageous rules by the Trump Administration show callous disregard for women’s rights, health, and autonomy. By taking away women’s access to no-cost birth control coverage, the rules give employers a license to discriminate against women," said Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the NWLC.

http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/354232-trump-administration-eliminates-obamacare-birth-control-mandate

[Maraya1969]

3. So the abortion rate will rise now

[spanone]

4. more unwanted pregnancies....more back street abortions...we're headed for 1958

[ck4829]

5. I'm sure Trump supporting Evangelicals will pick up tabs for maternity leave and childcare now

Right?

[LexVegas]

6. Yet these fuckers claim they don't hate women. nt

[MyOwnPeace]

7. Typical..........

they care about the "womb" and preserving any residents, but to hell with them once the exit!

[Vinca]

8. I can't think of a better way to increase the number of abortions.

You know - the procedure Republicans claim to hate then urge their mistresses to get.

[underpants]

9. Just ridiculous