The Obama Administration has left many questions unanswered regarding the federal health care insurance mandate. In a so-called "accommodation," President Obama said that insurance companies will pay for sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and contraceptives that go against our Catholic moral teachings. But, he has neglected to address the many religious organizations that are self-insured! These include the Archdiocese of Hartford, the Diocese of Bridgeport, and the Diocese of Norwich. Under the current mandate, these institutions would still be expected to pay for these controversial procedures. The Administration needs to address this crucial question, and many more, before the elections.
Please contact the offices of your State Representative and State Senators to express your opposition to the mandate. For addresses and phone numbers, please visit: www.ctcatholic.org or www.archdioceseofhartford.org.