Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Department of Health & Human Services et al.

Why this Matters:

The plaintiff argues that Trump administration regulations broadening exemptions for employers from the Affordable Care Act’s requirement to provide coverage of contraception without imposing cost-sharing violates the Administrative Procedure Act, and the First and Fifth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Broader exemptions to contraceptive coverage requirements could result in higher out-of-pocket costs and reduced access to services, making it more difficult to access this care.

Potential Impact:

Efforts to extend exemptions to contraceptive coverage requirements would impose higher costs on consumers and reduce access to needed services.