Abortion is back at SCOTUS — and this time the case could destroy Medicaid

Abortion is back at SCOTUS — and this time the case could destroy Medicaid

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could strip millions of Medicaid recipients of their right to choose their health care provider, potentially allowing states to dictate health care options based on political ideology rather than medical needs.

Are Federal Spending Laws Subject to Private Lawsuits? SCOTUS To Decide

Any Supreme Court case involving Planned Parenthood is likely to attract attention, and Medina v. Planned Parenthood, argued on April 2, is no exception. But this case’s implications go far beyond Planned Parenthood. The court’s decision could open the door even wider for lawsuits against any number of federal spending programs. In this case, Planned Parenthood sued South Carolina over its decision to disqualify abortion clinics from participati…