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Fast Facts
Insurance Prohibition for Abortion
What are bans on insurance coverage for abortion, and how do they restrict women's privacy and choice? |
Anti-choice state and federal legislators have enacted laws prohibiting insurance companies from covering abortion services, or requiring women to pay an extra premium to receive coverage for abortion care. Women should not be denied coverage for reproductive health services—a basic part of women's health care—by politicians imposing their personal beliefs on private medical decisions. |
CURRENT STATE LAWS17 states prohibit insurance plans for public and/or private employees from covering abortion services: AR, CO, ID, IL, KY, MA, MS, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, VA, WI.
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CURRENT FEDERAL LAWSFederal law bars federal employees from selecting a health care plan that provides abortion coverage. |
2007 STATE LEGISLATION6 states considered 13 measures that would prohibit insurance plans for public and/or private employees from covering abortion services: MI, NC, OH, OK, PA, WV.
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2007 FEDERAL LEGISLATIONSince 1995, Congress has adopted language annually barring federal employees from selecting a health care plan that provides abortion coverage. |
| For a map of all states with Insurance Prohibition for Abortion - click here. | |