Conflicts in Medicaid: Rights and Restrictions

This chapter examines the clash between South Carolina's Medicaid policies and federal regulations, particularly concerning access to Planned Parenthood services. It discusses the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling that complicates individuals' rights to seek legal recourse under Section 1983, highlighting how judicial decisions may disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Additionally, the chapter reviews the evolving landscape of parental rights in the context of healthcare decisions, emphasizing tensions between individual choice and state intervention.