Certification Statement

CERTIFICATION

This form is to be used to certify that the group health plan established or maintained by the organization listed below is eligible for the accommodation, as defined in §54.9815-2713A(a). Please fill out this form completely.
Name of the organization sponsoring the plan
Name and title of the individual who is authorized to make, and makes, this certification on behalf of the organization
Mailing and email addresses and phone number for the individual listed above
Contraceptive services for which the organization will not establish, maintain, administer or fund coverage
I certify that the organization opposes providing coverage for some or all of any contraceptive services that otherwise would be required to be covered on account of religious objections; the organization is organized and operates as a nonprofit entity; and the organization holds itself out as a religious organization. I declare that I have made this certification, and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true and correct. I also declare that this certification is complete. ______________________________________ Signature of the individual listed above ______________________________________ Date
Failure to provide the requisite notice to group health insurance issuer or third party administrator renders a group health plan ineligible for the accommodation.

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