STATEMENT: Planned Parenthood Reacts to Proposed Changes to ObamaCare Contraception Mandate

Earlier today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced proposed changes in the ObamaCare mandate that would allow religious institutions to provide health insurance coverage that doesn’t include birth control. Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, reacted in the statement below:

“This policy delivers on the promise of women having access to birth control without co-pays no matter where they work. Of course, we are reviewing the technical aspects of this proposal, but the principle is clear and consistent. This policy makes it clear that your boss does not get to decide whether you can have birth control.

“Birth control is a basic and essential component of women’s preventive health care. Women have been fighting for access to birth control for decades, and this is a historic advance for both health care and equality. As one of the nation’s leading providers of reproductive health care, Planned Parenthood has led the charge for access to contraception for nearly a century, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that women have access to birth control without hurdles or co-pays.”