Iowa won’t pay for rape victims’ abortions or contraceptives
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The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception, and in rare cases abortions, for victims of sexual assault.
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Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception, and in rare cases abortions, for victims of sexual assault. The move has drawn criticism from
Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception, and in rare cases abortions, for victims of sexual assault
Iowa won’t pay for rape victims’ abortions or contraceptives
The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception - and in rare cases, abortions - for victims of sexual assault, a move that drew criticism from some victim advocates.
Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception — and in rare cases, abortions — for victims of sexual assault, a move that drew criticism from some victim advocates. Federal regulations and state law require Iowa to pay many of the expenses for sexual
Iowa cuts off payments for sexual assault victims’ emergency contraception, abortions
Federal regulations and state law require Iowa to pay many of the expenses for sexual assault victims who seek medical help, such as the costs of forensic exams and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
Iowa AG halts state coverage of abortions, emergency contraceptives for rape victims
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (R) has halted the state’s practice of paying for rape victims’ abortions and emergency contraceptives, according to the Des Moines Register. The state is required to cover the costs of forensic exams and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases for victims of sexual assault. While not mandated by state law, Iowa has…
