A Planned Parenthood affiliate is closing five clinics due to funding cuts resulting from President Trump's tax bill, which defunds the organization. Trump's tax plan prohibits Medicaid reimbursements exceeding $800,000 for groups performing abortions. This prohibition impacts an estimated 80% of Planned Parenthood's patients who rely on Medicaid for essential services. The loss of funding means women and families will lose access to crucial healthcare services, including preventative care. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte will also be ending three healthcare programs at its remaining clinics, signaling a direct impact on community health services.
President Trump signed a spending bill that defunded Planned Parenthood, leading to the closure of five clinics in South San Francisco and San Mateo. The bill includes cuts to federally subsidized healthcare and prohibits organizations that perform abortions from receiving Medicaid reimbursements exceeding $800,000 annually.
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte expressed that about 80% of its patients rely on Medicaid, contributing to half of its annual revenue of $100 million through federal reimbursements. The funding cuts threaten vital health services for women.
Assemblymember Dianne Papan highlighted that the loss of services will significant affect women's health, stating that 'Women will go without Pap smears, mammograms and prenatal care. Young people will lose access to birth control.'
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte confirmed it will cease three programs at its remaining centers, highlighting the ongoing struggle for resources to provide essential healthcare to hundreds of thousands, reaffirming its commitment despite facing significant financial challenges.
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