Background on Upcoming Supreme Court Decision-ACA’s Contraceptive Coverage

Executive Summary

The current round of Affordable Care Act litigation is dominated by cases challenging a requirement that most new health plans cover contraception without cost-sharing. A decision by the Supreme Court on cases by two for-profit challengers, Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. is imminent. This pre-decision memorandum provides a snapshot of the cases.