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States Gain Power to Exclude Abortion Providers from Medicaid Funding.

This bill grants US states the option to exclude healthcare providers and institutions that perform or participate in abortions from receiving federal Medicaid funding. This change allows states to restrict access to comprehensive health services for low-income citizens if their provider also offers abortion services. Exceptions are maintained for cases of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger.
Key points
States can now choose to cut off Medicaid funding for entire medical institutions involved in performing abortions.
The exclusion power does not apply to abortions resulting from rape, incest, or life-threatening conditions.
This legislation could reduce the number of healthcare providers available to Medicaid recipients in participating states.
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Additional Information
Women’s Public Health and Safety Act
Print number: S 471
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-02-16