HIV drug mandate violates religious freedom, judge rules
US healthcare plans that cover the main HIV prevention drug free of charge are in violation of the right to religious freedom, a judge has ruled.
Employers are required to cover certain preventive services and medications in their insurance plans under US law.
But a group of Texas Christians sued in 2020 over coverage of the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, drug.
They argued the drug can "facilitate or encourage homosexual behaviour".
PrEP is recommended for adults who are at high risk of contracting HIV. It can reduce infection risk by as much as 99% when taken as prescribed, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62827615
Not sure how restricting someons freedom to take (or not to take) a drug gives you more religious freedom. If you think it's wrong to use the drug then don't use it!
US healthcare plans that cover the main HIV prevention drug free of charge are in violation of the right to religious freedom, a judge has ruled.
Employers are required to cover certain preventive services and medications in their insurance plans under US law.
But a group of Texas Christians sued in 2020 over coverage of the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, drug.
They argued the drug can "facilitate or encourage homosexual behaviour".
PrEP is recommended for adults who are at high risk of contracting HIV. It can reduce infection risk by as much as 99% when taken as prescribed, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62827615
Not sure how restricting someons freedom to take (or not to take) a drug gives you more religious freedom. If you think it's wrong to use the drug then don't use it!
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Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud ..... after a while you realise that the pig likes it!
