Why are men left out the contraceptive mandate?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, increased the availability of FDA-approved contraception to women through cost-free coverage under the contraceptive mandate. With the exception of some religiously affiliated insurance plans and employers who are legally exempt, this mandate supports women’s access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including the most effective forms of contraception. However, an integral part of family planning was left out of the legislation: contraceptive …

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