"Free contraceptives" means that contraception methods, such as birth control pills, condoms, or devices like intrauterine devices (IUDs), are provided without any cost to the person using them. Full definition
CNN: Key Catholic group drops support for White House contraception plan The Obama administration's key Catholic ally on its controversial plan to require health insurers to provide free contraceptive coverage is dropping support for the plan, potentially complicating the president's relations with Catholics in an election year. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
(CNN)- The Roman Catholic Church announced a major campaign Thursday aimed at bringing attention to what it said were growing threats to religious liberty in the United States, including the pending White House rule requiring health insurance companies to provide free contraceptive coverage to employees of Catholic organizations. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
People should also not assume that getting free contraceptives is a minor issue, as if any female desiring it can afford it. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)