⚕️VA Proposes Reinstatement of Abortion Exclusions in Medical Benefits
Reproductive Health Services
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to reinstate the full exclusion on abortions and abortion counseling from the medical benefits package, which was removed in 2022. Before that time, this exclusion had been firmly in place since the medical benefits package was first established in 1999. VA is also proposing to reinstate the exclusions on abortion and abortion counseling for Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) that were removed in 2022. We take this action to ensure that VA provides only needed medical services to our nation's heroes and their families.
Agencies
- Veterans Affairs Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation proposes to reinstate the exclusion of abortions from the VA's medical benefits package, which could affect the financial and operational focus of healthcare providers and contractors associated with VA services. It also impacts funding and taxpayer obligations concerning healthcare services, aligning with debates on financial implications for businesses involved in healthcare services for veterans.