What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1021.
Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance
This act aims to ensure that every citizen, regardless of income or insurance type, has access to abortion services. It eliminates federal bans on funding abortions through government programs like Medicaid and prevents states from restricting private insurance coverage. This means reproductive health decisions can be made without financial barriers, improving equality and access to healthcare.
Key points
Federal health programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, IHS) will be required to cover abortion services, providing access to care for individuals enrolled in these programs.
The federal government will be prohibited from banning or restricting private health insurance coverage of abortion services, potentially increasing access for those with private policies.
The act repeals existing restrictions on abortion funding within federal health programs, aiming to reduce disparities in healthcare access, especially for low-income individuals and minorities.
It seeks to ensure that abortion decisions are not dependent on financial ability, which could alleviate economic burdens for many families.
Status:
Expired
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