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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023
12/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7
Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that individuals purchasing health insurance plans that cover abortion are fully informed about the coverage and costs associated with abortion services. This includes requiring insurance companies to disclose whether abortion coverage is included in the plan, as well as the specific costs associated with abortion services.
The bill also includes provisions to ensure that no federal funds are used to subsidize insurance plans that cover abortion, and that individuals have the option to purchase separate abortion coverage if they choose to do so. Overall, Bill 118 hr 7 seeks to restrict the use of federal funds for abortion services and promote transparency in insurance coverage related to abortion. It has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups on both sides of the abortion issue.
Congressional Summary of HR 7
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023
This bill modifies provisions relating to federal funding for, and health insurance coverage of, abortions.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. Such restrictions extend to the use of funds in the budget of the District of Columbia. Additionally, abortions may not be provided in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee.
Historically, language has been included in annual appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions—such language is commonly referred to as the Hyde Amendment. Similar language is also frequently included in appropriations bills for other federal agencies and the District of Columbia. The bill makes these restrictions permanent and extends the restrictions to all federal funds (rather than specific agencies).
The bill's restrictions regarding the use of federal funds do not apply in cases of rape, incest, or where a physical disorder, injury, or illness endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The Hyde Amendment provides the same exceptions.
The bill also prohibits qualified health plans from including coverage for abortions. Currently, qualified health plans may cover abortion, but the portion of the premium attributable to abortion coverage is not eligible for subsidies.
