Obama’s healthcare reform requires businesses to cover contraceptives under their health insurances policies. However, in a 5-4 decision today the Supreme Court ruled against the law saying that business owner’s rights to their beliefs trumps a woman’s right to full coverage of contraceptives. Find out more after the jump!
France To Make Abortions & Contraception Free To Everyone Including Minors
France has certainly ruffled some feathers with the announcement of their plan to make abortions and contraception free to everyone, including minors. Right now, France’s national medical insurance pays for abortions for minors and the poor and other women are given back at least 80% of the procedure cost. Now under a new law, abortions for minors and the poor will remain free and all women will be fully reimbursed for their abortion. Contraception will be offered for free for minors ages 15 to 18. Read more below. Julie A.
