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US Investigates States Mandating Abortion Coverage in Insurance
First article: 20 mar. 2026, 15:40
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The US health department has launched investigations into 13 states that mandate abortion coverage in insurance plans. This action raises questions about federal oversight of state healthcare regulations and the extent to which states can require specific medical procedures to be covered by insurance. The investigations are likely to spark debate regarding reproductive rights and the role of government in healthcare.Articles about this topic
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US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion
HHS is looking into the states for ‘alleged disregard of, or confusion about’ the federal Weldon amendmentSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said on Thursday that it is investigating 13 states that require state-regulated health insurance plans to cover abortion services.HHS officials said in a news release that the department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is looking into the states for allegedly vio
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