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'Abortion Without Limits': VA Gov. Northam Signs Controversial Bill Requiring Taxpayers to Fund Abortions
03-15-2021 Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (Image Credit: Virginia.gov) Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) has signed a controversial bill ending a ban on abortion coverage for insurance plans offered through the state's health benefits exchange. This measure means that by law, Virginia taxpayers will be funding abortions, Catholic News Agency reports. Northam signed House Bill 1896 and Senate Bill 1276, overriding abortion coverage restrictions established in 2011 during Republican Gov. Robert McDonnell's administration. ***Start Your Day with CBN News QuickStart!!! Go here to sign up for Q...
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Virginia Repeals Ban on Abortion Coverage Through Exchange Plans
Although the legislation will allow insurers to provide these services, it will not require them to do so. The current restriction on abortion coverage through Virginia’s health insurance exchange was put in place in 2011 during Republican Gov. Robert McDonnell’s administration after the Affordable Care Act was passed. Federal funds can’t cover abortion costs due to the Hyde Amendment, except for specific circumstances. “The current ban on providing abortion care for private insurance companies does nothing to promote or protect the health and safety of anyone — it’s purely polit...
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