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Texas Judge Says HIV Drug Mandate Violates Religious Freedom

Summary by Ground News

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday struck down an Affordable Care Act requirement that insurers and employers offer plans that cover HIV-prevention drugs. The ruling came as part of a broader decision that was a partial victory to Obamacare opponents. The extent of the ruling remains to be determined.

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Judge rules against required coverage of HIV prevention drug

Employers' religious objections have been a sticking point in past challenges to the federal health care law, including over contraception.

3 years ago·Houston, United States

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Salon

Religious employers need not cover PrEP in their health plans, federal judge rules

The ruling could threaten access to sexual and reproductive health care for more than 150 million working Americans

3 years ago·San Francisco, United States

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Helsingin Sanomat

United States | Texas judge says HIV prevention medication compensation compulsion attacks religious freedom — Attorney-owner says HIV medication encourages 'homosexual behaviour'

Behind the lawsuit is a lawyer who tinkered with Texas's abortion ban. The judge, in turn, has previously tried to overthrow Obama's major health care overhaul.

3 years ago·Helsinki, Finland

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Maryland Daily Record

Judge rules against required coverage of HIV prevention drug

A federal judge ruled that required coverage of an HIV prevention drug under the Affordable Care Act violates a Texas employer's religious beliefs.The post Judge rules against required coverage of HIV prevention drug first appeared on Maryland Daily Record.

3 years ago

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Alabama Live

Texas federal judge: Requiring insurance to pay for HIV drugs violates religious freedom

The plaintiff is “a Christian and .. unwilling to purchase health insurance that subsidizes abortifacient contraception or PrEP drugs that encourage homosexual behavior and intravenous drug use,” according to the lawsuit.

3 years ago·Alabama, United States

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