Sacramento, Calif., Mar 2, 2004 / 22:00 pm
The California Catholic Conference is not backing down after the state’s highest court ruled March 1 that Catholic Charities, Inc. is not a religious organization and is not entitled to the exemption on contraceptive care given to religious employers.
The conference announced yesterday that it is reviewing its legal options and would consider appealing the decision to the United States Supreme Court.
The court said Catholic Charities is no different from other businesses in California, which are required to include contraception coverage if their health plans include prescription drug benefits.