Supreme Court To Review Contraception Mandate

Obamacare requires most employers to cover contraception in their health plans

The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it will take up the question of whether a for-profit company can refuse to cover contraception for its employees because of religious objections. The case will likely be heard in March 2014, with a decision expected in June.

Dozens of companies have sued the Obama administration over a rule in the Affordable Care Act requiring most employers—with the exception of churches and religious non-profits—to cover the full range of contraceptives in their health insurance plans. The Supreme Court will hear the most high-profile case, filed by the Christian-owned craft supply chain Hobby Lobby.