Summary
A U.S. appeals court allowed the Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal battles continue. This decision affects many people who use Medicaid to get services at Planned Parenthood clinics.
Key Facts
- The U.S. appeals court decision allows Medicaid funds to stop going to Planned Parenthood.
- Planned Parenthood offers services like contraception and pregnancy tests.
- Planned Parenthood says over 1.1 million patients could not use Medicaid at its clinics due to the ruling.
- The organization claims up to 200 health centers might have to close.
- Medicaid is a government program that helps people with low incomes and disabilities get healthcare.
- Nearly half of Planned Parenthood's patients use Medicaid for their services.
- A part of Trump's tax bill aimed to stop Medicaid payments to large abortion providers for one year.
