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State Medicaid coverage for abortion is associated with increased abortion access

State Medicaid coverage for abortion is associated with increased abortion access

Findings from Dr. Borrero's and Dr. Jarlenski's recent study show that patients residing in states with Medicaid coverage for abortion had lower odds and rates of:

  • Waiting more than 14 days between deciding to have an abortion and the appointment
  • Having abortions more than 10 weeks of gestation when in the first trimester
  • Traveling more than 60 min to the abortion clinic

Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36075060/

State Medicaid coverage for abortion is associated with increased abortion access