That allowance is a canard. Why should any woman need to ask a physician to lie so she can receive HBC? I also expect those who have legitimate medical reasons aside from preventing pregnancy to be harassed and their prescriptions scrutinized. HBC should be available over-the-counter so those with qualms about such access would not be involved in the purchase and therefor would be required to mind their own business. Since the church has failed to persuade the pew people that birth control is a sin they need to recognize reality and shut up.