The term HHS Mandate is a contentious topic in the United States since 2012, referring to new federal regulations requiring employers to provide contraceptive coverage as part of their health insurance plans. It has also been called the contraceptive mandate, birth control mandate, and employer mandate. Other terms include Obamacare contraception mandate, health insurance contraceptive coverage, and the Affordable Care Act birth control provision. The mandate has led to debates about religious freedom, women's health, and government overreach. While some praise it as a step towards reproductive rights, others see it as a violation of their religious beliefs and freedom of conscience.