California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday making abortions cheaper for people in private insurance plans. As reported by The Hill, the Abortion Accessibility Act will eliminate all out-of-pocket costs for abortion services. “As states across the country attempt to move us backwards by restricting fundamental reproductive rights, California continues to protect and advance […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday making abortions cheaper for people in private insurance plans.
As reported by The Hill, the Abortion Accessibility Act will eliminate all out-of-pocket costs for abortion services.
“As states across the country attempt to move us backwards by restricting fundamental reproductive rights, California continues to protect and advance reproductive freedom for all,” Newsom said in a press release. “With this legislation, we’ll help ensure equitable, affordable access to abortion services so that out-of-pocket costs don’t stand in the way of receiving care.”
The new law prohibits health plans and insurers from charging a co-pay, deductible or other cost-sharing requirements for abortion and abortion-related services. Additionally, it restricts them from imposing utilization management practices on covered abortion and abortion-related services.
