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Anti-abortion leaders furious after Planned Parenthood defunding expires
- Planned Parenthood can once again bill Medicaid for non‑abortion care (like contraception and STI screenings) starting July 5, restoring access for many patients.
- Anti‑abortion conservatives are furious and press Republicans to reinstate the defunding in a new reconciliation bill before the midterms.
- Medicaid is a major lifeline — it accounted for over $800 million and covered more than half of patients, and last year’s ban contributed to nearly 30 clinic closures.
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