Legal Battles Over Medicaid and Planned Parenthood

This chapter examines a significant Supreme Court case challenging the defunding of Planned Parenthood from Medicaid in South Carolina, exploring its broader implications for reproductive health access. It analyzes contrasting arguments regarding patients' rights to choose providers and the clarity of Congressional intent, while discussing potential consequences for beneficiaries' legal rights. The narrative also highlights ongoing political efforts to limit such funding and the impact on non-abortion services across multiple states.