A Lancaster County cabinet maker who says the Affordable Care Acts mandate on contraception coverage violates his business religious rights will have the chance to argue his case before the U.S. Supreme Court next year. Justices on Tuesday chose an appeal from Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. of East Earl as one of two they will hear on an issue that has divided lower courts and become the subject of roughly 40 lawsuits from companies seeking exemption from having to cover birth control for their employees. The courts decision to wade into the debate marks the second time in as many years it has agreed to referee an argument over President Obamas signature legislation. Should birth control be covered by employer-provided health insurance? Does a business have religious freedom? ydr/state/ci_24609084/supreme-court-hear-lancaster-county-cabinet-makers-religious
Posted on: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:26:13 +0000
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