Contraception coverage

setshot · July 11, 2014, 12:18:39 PM

Is there any information as to whether or not Valpo will join the likes of Notre Dame,Wheaton,Bob Jones U. or other faith based institutions in denying contraceptive coverage to female employees and students? Just curious. JJ

valpotx · July 12, 2014, 12:02:14 AM

I fully understand the controversy with Hobby Lobby. However, I believe that there are 4-5 drugs (out of around 20) in particular that led to the religious exemption being granted, with all 4-5 being abortion-inducing drugs. I think that Hobby Lobby will still be fine with their plans covering traditional birth control that prevents conception.

FWalum · July 12, 2014, 04:44:45 PM

Quote from: valpotx on July 12, 2014, 12:02:14 AMI fully understand the controversy with Hobby Lobby. However, I believe that there are 4-5 drugs (out of around 20) in particular that led to the religious exemption being granted, with all 4-5 being abortion-inducing drugs. I think that Hobby Lobby will still be fine with their plans covering traditional birth control that prevents conception.

valpotx, thank you for stating accurately what has been almost total misreported in the major media outlets. I don't know who Valpo uses as their health care provider, but if they use Concordia Health Plan, as many Lutheran organizations do, then those abortifacient drugs will most likely not be covered.

usc4valpo · July 13, 2014, 08:05:15 AM

Once again the media blew something way out of proportion.

a3uge · July 13, 2014, 12:37:16 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on July 13, 2014, 08:05:15 AM
Once again the media blew something way out of proportion.

It was a supreme court case.

LaPorteAveApostle · July 13, 2014, 03:05:36 PM

Quote from: a3uge on July 13, 2014, 12:37:16 PMIt was a supreme court case.

Yes, but the media is acting like it was incorrectly decided, when the opposite is true.

valporun · July 13, 2014, 07:54:10 PM

The media just didn't want to tell the full story. If they had, the story would have been that the Supreme Court decided appropriately. Unfortunately, the ratings would take a hit daily, if the media covered the details of the stories they make newsworthy correctly.

usc4valpo · July 13, 2014, 09:28:36 PM

Dude, that was my intent of the message. If you look at the big picture, this Supreme Court decision is really insignificant.

A lot of people are getting emotional without understanding the Supreme Court decision.