Contraception

ACLU may target Nevada law on birth control

Published in Managed Care Weekly Digest, March 22nd, 2004

A Nevada law that exempts religious groups from offering birth-control coverage in their health insurance plans if they're morally opposed to contraception might be challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

Richard Siegel, president of the Nevada chapter of the ACLU, said it's "very likely" the possible legal challenge will be discussed at an April 17, 2004, meeting of ACLU directors in Las Vegas.

"We're very interested in expanding employee rights," said Siegel. "It's an extremely important area."

Nevada has a law similar to one in California. The California Supreme Court ruled on March 1, 2004, that Catholic...

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Source: Managed Care Weekly Digest (2004-03-22)

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