On October 6, 2017, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) released final, interim regulations allowing non-governmental employers, institutions of higher education, and individuals with religious or moral objections to cease coverage for some, or all, contraceptive services.  Background All non-grandfathered health plans must cover certain preventive items and services without cost-sharing, including contraceptive…