Planned Parenthood – Page 2 – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

27 Oct

Ohio seeks to cut off Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid provider

MollyLatest News, United StatesAbortion Legislation, cancer screening, Contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, legislation, Medical Abortion, medical providers, Ohio, Planned Parenthood, sti testing, United States

“Ohio is seeking to end its Medicaid provider contract with Planned Parenthood facilities around the state, which would block state funds from flowing to the organization for non-abortion care including contraception, STI testing, cancer screenings and others. In a letter dated Sept. 24, 2025, the Ohio Department of Medicaid cited recent federal legislation that prohibits state departments of Medicaid from issuing reimbursements to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood for one year….”

20 Oct

The feds are cutting funding for Planned Parenthood, following a playbook that began in Texas

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Texas

On Sept. 30, Planned Parenthood’s Gulf Coast branch in Houston, which ran the organization’s largest clinic in the country, shuttered after it was acquired by another affiliate.

15 Oct

The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas

CoreyLatest NewsHealthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Texas

Texas’ Planned Parenthood has lost half its clinics, but they continue to see thousands of patients a year.

13 Oct

The Impact of Trump’s Cuts on Global Reproductive Health

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration

A global survey of partners conducted by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) in April revealed the widespread impact of the Trump Administration’s funding cuts, putting essential sexual and reproductive healthcare at risk for millions worldwide.

22 Sep

Planned Parenthood ‘resolved’ to keep serving Kentuckians even without Medicaid dollars

PhoenixLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Kentucky, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights

Planned Parenthood’s leadership has “no plans” to close its two Kentucky locations following a judge’s ruling that the government can block Medicaid funding to the organization for a year.

18 Sep

WA will replace Planned Parenthood’s lost Medicaid funding with state dollars

CoreyLatest NewsAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Washington State

A court ruling last week halted federal Medicaid payments going to the nonprofit. Meanwhile, a push is on to reverse state cuts to an abortion access program.

15 Sep

Wisconsin clinics at risk as federal court weighs Planned Parenthood defunding

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, United States

For decades, the Hyde Amendment has largely barred federal funds from paying for abortion services, but this provision goes further. It bars Medicaid reimbursement for all Planned Parenthood services, including contraception care, STD testing, cancer screenings and more.

09 Sep

Medicaid reimbursements may be withheld from Planned Parenthood. But the embattled nonprofit has seen this before

RandyLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, United States

What would happen if a nonprofit organization lost $1 million worth of federal funding for a year? Would it affect how many people they can help? Or maybe even cause the organization to close some of their locations?

23 Aug

Planned Parenthood bets on redistricting to push back against GOP funding cuts

RandyLatest NewsCalifornia, GOP Funding Cuts, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Redistricting, Reproductive rights, United States

Abortion rights groups are backing California Democrats in the escalating battle to redraw congressional maps, warning that Republicans are rigging seats on the heels of deeply unpopular cuts to safety net health programs and restrictions on reproductive care.

20 Aug

Planned Parenthood Bets on Redistricting To Push Back Against GOP Funding Cuts

RileyLatest NewsGerrymandering, GOP, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights

Abortion rights groups are backing California Democrats in the escalating battle to redraw congressional maps, warning that Republicans are rigging seats on the heels of deeply unpopular cuts to safety net health programs and restrictions on reproductive care.

15 Aug

Planned Parenthood role as Indiana Medicaid provider at risk as AG strikes at decade-old injunction

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, SCOTUS

The state cited a SCOTUS switch-up in arguing it should be able to enforce a 2011 law.

10 Aug

Ohio Planned Parenthood affiliate rejects Medicaid amid fears over Trump cuts

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, Ohio, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, United States

Group fears administration could try to claw back Medicaid payments if judge’s ruling on reimbursements is overturned

08 Aug

Congresswoman Friedman Announces Legislation to Restore Planned Parenthood Funding

PhoenixLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Democrats, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, United States

U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) held a press conference at West Hollywood City Hall alongside city officials, members of local Planned Parenthoods, and healthcare providers to introduce the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act. Friedman’s new bicameral legislation aims to repeal a recently enacted Republican ban on Medicaid reimbursements for services provided at Planned Parenthood clinics. The bill is seen as a critical step toward protecting vital and affordable healthcare services that millions of Americans rely on.

30 Jul

Maryland joins states suing federal government over funding ban for Planned Parenthood

PhoenixLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Maryland, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States

Suit comes day after federal judge blocked Trump administration’s ban in Medicaid funding for certain health care providers

27 Jul

No, California is not guaranteed to remain an abortion haven

MollyEvents & Action, Latest News, United StatesAbortion Care, Abortion Haven, Abortion Rights, Budget deficit, California, Healthcare, Northern California, Planned Parenthood, United States

"The sudden closure of five Planned Parenthood clinics in Northern California last week reveals a sad, stark truth: California is not the national “haven” for abortion rights that it has aspired to be since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. No state could be under Republican rule in Washington, or while federal law trumps state law, the Supreme Court majority opposes abortion rights and clinics are reliant on federal money to survive. There are few options to fix this problem, even in California, the world’s fourth-largest economy. The state barely covered its budget deficit this year, and it has holes…