The Court of Appeals ruled that health plans must include coverage for medically necessary abortions, unless an employer qualifies for an exemption.

New York's high court has upheld a rule requiring companies with health insurance plans to cover medically necessary abortions.

"We continue to believe that the regulatory action by the state, as well as subsequent legislative action, requiring religious organizations to provide and pay for coverage of abo

NY’s highest court rejected a challenge from religious employers to a regulation requiring health insurance cover medically necessary abortions.

The Court of Appeals, in a 7-0 decision, ruled the regulation did not impair church groups' "right to free exercise of religion."