With a new administration comes a fresh wave of health policies, including reproductive ones.
According to health policy experts, the reproductive health landscape will most likely change under the new Biden administration.
President Biden will likely spend his first few months undoing the policies previously enacted by former President Trump.
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What’s Next?
During Bidens campaign, he made it clear that reproductive health would be one of his priorities.
“We will see a refocus of Medicaid programs, expanding access and benefits.”
Medicaid is the largest payer for health care in the U.S., supporting over 90 million Americans.
There was a decline in the number of patients that were served.
This decision would be monumental for abortion access.
The Hyde Amendment really creates a situation where abortion is not accessible for everyone," Fey says.
There are a lot of competing needs that this administration will face," Fey says.
you could also donate to reproductive health organizations, and find more ways to stay engaged.
Its not enough as citizens to just sit back and say everythings fine.
We have to be active participants, all of us.
Guttmacher Institute.Gains in insurance coverage for reproductive-age women at a crossroads.
Insurance Coverage, 2018: The Affordable Care Act Is Still Under Threat and Still Vital for Reproductive-Age Women.
Power to Decide.Contraceptive deserts.
The Guttmacher Institute.Contraception and Beyond: The Health Benefits of Services Provided at Family Planning Centers.
