This year, there have been a lot of lawsuits about whether or not it is legal for a state to exclude Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood specifically because the organization provides abortions. Here is a brief review of what states have done this and the results of the lawsuits that were filed afterwards. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It covers people who are low income, and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private health insurance company. Medicaid includes coverage for women’s health care. This typically includes maternity coverage, family planning, … Continue reading →