A true workaround would allow the plaintiffs to sponsor plans consistent with Catholic teaching. The federal government could then assist anyone without insurance coverage for contraception with special programs to provide access to contraceptive products and services. It is worth noting that current federal programs already provide access to contraceptives in many different ways, especially for lower-income households. Those programs could be expanded to provide broader access for the employees of exempt employers if that was seen as an important national priority.
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