Why are they suing?
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ACA already exempts churches, mosques and synagogues from the mandate, but religious nonprofits like schools have to file for an exemption. These companies in the Zubik v. Burwell case believe that they should automatically be exempted from the mandate without requesting exemption.
Why is the contraceptive mandate important?
With this mandate, about 55 million more women with private insurance plans can get birth control without co-pay costs. Essentially, the mandate has increased access to contraceptive care, leading to a reduction in abortions and unplanned pregnancies across the country.