I'm very late to this thread but does anyone know where I might find a list of parties exempt, wholly or partially, from the health care reform law? I believe, for example, that the Amish are exempt. But am interested in the complete exemption picture, so will appreciate any guidance anyone can offer.
Thanks. Kevin Pybas Missouri State University From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [mailto:religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Laycock Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:53 AM To: 'Law & Religion issues for Law Academics' Subject: RE: The contraception mandate under Empoyment Division v Smith The first claim in the pending complaints is RFRA, which of course completely avoids the Smith problem. The free exercise count alleges that there are both statutory and administrative exceptions that affect tens of millions of Americans who will get no coverage, or less than full coverage, from their employers, so that the law is not neutral and generally applicable. I have not looked at any of these provisions. But the employers who are permitted to provide less than full coverage seems the most powerful example here. These exceptions go not only to general applicability, but also to the compelling interest argument under both RFRA and the Free Exercise Clause Douglas Laycock Robert E. Scott Distinguished Professor of Law University of Virginia Law School 580 Massie Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-243-8546
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