NEW : Catholic bishops group says the president 's new plan is a `` needless government intrusion '' that will not solve our problems.'" : The Catholic Bishops conference said the proposal requires `` careful moral analysis '' Insurers must offer free coverage to women working at religiously affiliated institutions . Under the new plan announced by Obama , religiously affiliated universities and hospitals will not be forced to offer contraception coverage to their employees . The original rule said religiously affiliated employers must provide full contraception coverage .
NEW : Catholic bishops group says the president 's new plan is a `` needless government intrusion '' that will not solve our problems.'" : The Catholic Bishops conference said the proposal requires `` careful moral analysis '' Insurers must offer free coverage to women working at religiously affiliated institutions . The original rule said religiously affiliated employers must provide full contraception coverage .