Statement on Obama Administration Policy Excluding Abortion Coverage from High-Risk Pools
Bad news from the Obama administration: a Stupak-style ban applies to women in the new, temporary high-risk pools. Here's a statement from NARAL Pro-Choice America president, Nancy Keenan:
Read the full release and then take action: Tell President Obama that the abortion-coverage ban was not part of the agreement on health reform and that he should not exclude abortion coverage from newly created high-risk pools.Abortion is the most common surgical procedure women receive. At a time when the country is on the cusp of implementing nationwide health-insurance coverage, it is unacceptable to treat abortion care differently in the new high-risk pools. This policy means that women who are part of these pools because they have significant health problems, such as diabetes or cancer, will not be able to access abortion care, even if their health is at further risk. This decision puts in place a three-year restriction that is similar to the proposal from Rep. Bart Stupak that was rejected during the legislative debate on health reform.
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Abortion, Bart Stupak, health reform, high-risk pools, Nancy Keenan, obama administration, President Obama,
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Why are you upset? You knew Obama did not support women when you endorsed him. How much did you get from his campaign to throw women under the bus?
This decision sets us back 50 years...what are those who fall through the cracks to do?...Back Alley abortions with rusty coat hangers??
This adds an even greater risk to those women...I have been there with my daughters...and the heartbreaking decision they had to make...I worked in the industry for 2 years...I saw some of those women make heartwrenching decisions...While I don't think that abortions should be used as the only means of birthcontrol...it should be readily available to those who need the services...Let's get with the 21st century folks...we cover other issues...abortion should not be taken out of the equation...