Topic: Closely Held Corporations

A detailed analysis of the Supreme Court opinion reveals that the ruling results in "precisely zero" loss of coverage for employees, as insurance companies are legally required to provide the contraceptives at no cost to the employer or employee. The legal battle is framed as a dispute over who bears the financial burden—the corporation or the insurer. The "closely held" designation allows these firms the same religious accommodations previously granted to non-profit religious organizations.