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HHS probes 13 states for allegedly forcing abortion coverage on health plans despite conscience objections, citing potential violations of the Weldon Amendment protecting religious rights.
- On March 19, the HHS Office for Civil Rights launched probes into 13 states for allegedly mandating abortion coverage and sent letters on March 18 requesting compliance information.
- HHS's policy shift toward conscience protections after rescinding former Biden administration guidance in January strengthened OCR's interpretation under the Weldon Amendment.
- KFF data show the 13 states requiring coverage mandate abortion coverage for Medicaid, private insurance and ACA marketplace plans, with HHS officials naming California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and New York.
- OCR warned it may withhold federal funding or refer cases to the Department of Justice if violations are unresolved, as the agency said it may seek informal resolution.
- The action follows a long-running partisan dispute over Weldon, with probes linked to prior Trump-era enforcement and Project 2025 proposals, as the administration emphasizes religious protections.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Thursday that it is opening investigations against 13 states of the country into suspicions that they may be violating federal protections related to abortion objections, accusing them of “coercing” health entities to provide such services. The Department’s Civil Rights Office (OCR) will examine whether these states are complying with the Weldon Amendment, which prohibits federally fund…
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