Christian-based craft chain Hobby Lobby says it may have found a way to avoid paying millions of dollars for not complying with the Affordable Care Act.
The company says it plans to shift its 2013 health care ‘plan year,’ which would postpone the potential fines for several months.
At issue is a piece of the health care law that requires employer-provided health care plans to make all F-D-A approved contraceptions and sterilization procedures available to female employees. Hobby Lobby has said it will not pay for what it calls “abortion-inducing drugs.” It is fighting the mandate in court.
4 Comments to “Christian craft company finds loophole to avoid healthcare fines”
January 14, 2013 at 9:02 AM
Contraceptive medications prevent sperm and egg from uniting. They do not cause abortions.
January 14, 2013 at 11:06 AM
Why should companies provide this to employees ?
January 18, 2013 at 2:56 AM
"The Pill" (type drug comes can be administered in other forms) has a back measure to stop a fertilized egg from implanting itself into the uterus, and this would be an abortion. RU 486 and IUD’s first line is to stop implantation. EllaOne is toxic to embryos and causes miscarriages in women who were found to be pregnant when taking the drug.
January 14, 2013 at 11:20 AM
What about dental care? The poor condition of your teeth and gums can cause serious health problems. Why should the pill and abortion (killing babies) come before dental care?