The contraception requirement stems from a piece of the 2010 Affordable Care Act that requires insurance policies to cover preventive health services without charging out-of-pocket fees to enrollees.
Pointedly, Terefe was observed hiding a bundle of cash taken from the entrance fees in a side pocket of his red duffel bag, which he took with him at the end of his shift.
Although he is due to be refunded 75% of the money he spent on legal fees, he said he would still be out of pocket but was relieved that the episode was over.