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Ensuring Affordable Abortion Coverage and Care in All Federal Health Programs.

This bill aims to eliminate federal funding restrictions on abortion services, requiring government health programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and military insurance to cover these costs. This change would ensure that low-income individuals and those relying on federal insurance gain access to care previously restricted by cost barriers. The law also prevents the federal government from restricting private insurance coverage of abortion.
Key points
Federal health programs (e.g., Medicaid, TRICARE, IHS) must cover abortion services, significantly increasing access for millions of citizens.
The bill repeals provisions of the ACA that allowed states to restrict abortion coverage in health insurance marketplaces.
The legislation supersedes conflicting federal laws and aims to reduce economic and racial disparities in healthcare access.
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Additional Information
EACH Act of 2023
Print number: S 1031
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-03-29