May 1, 2023 · Published on May 1, 2023. Coverage of abortion and related services under employer-sponsored health plans has received renewed attention since the Supreme Court’s June 2022 ruling that the May 5, 2022 · Connecticut’s legislation addresses new restrictions passed in red states that attempt to punish people who cross state lines to access an abortion. But it does not include protections for In several states, lawmakers are singling out abortion and prohibiting insurance companies from including abortion coverage in their policies. The trend is fast-moving and startling: overall, 10 states passed bans on abortion coverage and 25 banned coverage in their exchanges. While alarming, this trend represents a renewed effort to deny women Affordable Care Act Expands Prevention Coverage for Women's Health and Well-Being. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) – the health insurance reform legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010 – helps make prevention services affordable and accessible for all Americans by requiring most health insurance plans to provide coverage without cost sharing May 16, 2022 · Similarly, Maryland passed a new law requiring most insurance providers to cover the cost of an abortion with no cost-sharing and created a pilot program designed to cover the nominal premium cost Oct 20, 2022 · Under current law, most abortions cannot be performed at military medical facilities and service members’ Tricare health insurance does not cover the cost of obtaining the procedure privately. Mar 14, 2023 · Understanding the coverage you have can be daunting and complicated, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like abortion. Let’s take a look at what Anthem Blue Cross covers with regard to BCBSRI plans cover surgical and medical abortions (which use medication to end a pregnancy), whether those services are received at a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility; at a provider’s office; or through telemedicine. You do not need prior authorization (preapproval) or a referral to receive these services. Jun 24, 2022 · State law protects abortion access. Idaho. Soon to be illegal. Abortion temporarily legal until viability; all abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, and to save the life of the pregnant The Woman Who Fought the Texas Abortion Ban. Kate Cox is at the heart of one of the most contentious cases since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. By Sabrina Tavernise, Lynsea Garrison, Jessica YvGy.