Finally, the state enacted a measure prohibiting residents from seeking a state tax deduction for donations made to an organization that provides, promotes or makes
referrals for abortion services.
However, in 1976, the Hyde Amendment made it illegal for federal public funding to
pay for abortion services except in a few circumstances, such as cases of rape, incest, or a life - endangering pregnancy.
Many will remember when US Senator John Kyl said «over 90 % of Planned Parenthood's budget was
used for abortion services when the real number is 3 %.
For example, no federal money can be used to pay
for abortion services except in rare cases of rape, incest, or if the pregnant person's life is in danger.
For example, the Missouri legislature eliminated the state's entire family planning program in 2003 after earlier attempts to prevent organizations that provide or
refer for abortion services from receiving state family planning funds were repeatedly struck down by the courts.
Informed
Consent for Abortion Services All health centers in Utah can provide «informed consent» to women who are considering terminating her pregnancy.
We also do not accept
checks for Abortion services (including Medication Abortion), Colposcopy, Cryotherapy, LEEP services, IUD / Implant insertions and Vasectomy services.
Fidelis Care, which is the largest health care plan on the New York Health Exchange, set up under the ACA, does not
pay for abortion services, but under a special arrangement, the state pays for the coverage.
«When the Affordable Care Act passed, there was bipartisan agreement that taxpayer funding not be
used for abortion services,» said Erin O'Connor, speaking for Katko.
Planned Parenthood applauds Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D - NJ) for introducing the Peace Corps Equity Act, which would extend to Peace Corps Volunteers the same
coverage for abortion services that most other women with federal health care already receive.
In Vermont, the federal court is now hearing a case in which a man is refusing to enroll in Vermont Health Connect, a state exchange, because a portion of his premium paid
for abortion services and this violates his religious convictions.
Fidelis Care, which is the largest health care plan on the New York Health Exchange, set up under Obamacare, does not pay
for abortion services, but under a special arrangement the state pays for the coverage.
In addition, the Hyde Amendment already prohibits the use of federal funding
for abortion services.
Checks are accepted ONLY for gynecological services, and may not be used to pay
for abortion services.