Summary
The Trump administration has started investigations into 13 states that mandate health insurance plans to include abortion coverage. This probe relates to disagreements over the Weldon Amendment, which prevents discrimination against entities that do not offer abortion services.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is investigating 13 states about their abortion coverage rules.
- These states require health insurance plans to cover abortions.
- The issue involves the Weldon Amendment in federal spending laws.
- The Weldon Amendment stops discrimination against health entities that do not deal with abortion.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Biden interpreted the rule differently.
- The Trump administration believes the rule now does apply to certain health care sponsors.
