Counter Attacks, Show Support for Contraception Today!

As we shared last month, the Obama administration issued a final decision to not expand the religious exemption in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rule for contraceptive coverage.

Since then, religious leaders and GOP candidates have been relentlessly attacking the administration and fighting to overturn the president's new birth control policy. In recent days, Senator Mark Rubio (R-FL) has even introduced a bill to expand the definition of entities that qualify to be exempt from providing contraceptive coverage.

We know you join CFHC in the belief that contraception is a fundamental part of women’s lives and health. As a testament to its significance, 99% of women have used contraception at some point in their lives and that number is nearly identical for women who associate themselves with religion. In fact, a new survey shows a majority of all Catholics agree that employers should be required to cover contraception in health plans offered to employees.  These are private matters that should be left for women to decide, not their employers.  

Take Action!

1.    Contact the President. Thank the Obama administration for remaining firm in its resolve to protect access to contraception for millions of women. Counter the attacks with your support today. Send your message to the President now.

2.    Go Social. Support birth control coverage at no cost for women through your social networks.

Sample Messages:

@WhiteHouse #BirthControl decision will save some #women $600/year! What would you do #with600dollars?

I stand with the @WhiteHouse in its decision to require employers to cover #contraception without co-pays for employee health plans!

Over 50% of women between 18 and 34 say they've struggled to afford #birthcontrol. The #ACA solves that problem! #MyFreeBC

Helpful Links to Share:

Saving Money, Supporting Women’s Health

Catholic Support for Birth Control

Are you in the know?

3. Contact the Media. If you see a related article online, express your support through the comments section. If you see something in your local paper, submit a letter-to-the-editor. For a sample letter, contact Erika Vexler at vexlere@cfhc.org.