"Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to find a way to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill, the nonprofit said Thursday. Abortion funding across the U.S. has been under siege, particularly Planned Parenthood affiliates, which are the biggest provider."
"The organization warned earlier this year that about half its clinics that provide abortion could be closed as a result of a ban on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood for services other than abortion. The measure was part of the tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed in July. Initially, a judge said reimbursements must continue, but a federal appeals court this month said the government could halt the payments while a court challenge to the provision moves ahead."
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will stop scheduling abortion patients starting Wednesday as federal Medicaid reimbursements for most Planned Parenthood services are set to be halted under the tax and spending law. Medicaid previously did not pay for abortion but funded other services such as cancer screenings and STI testing that kept affiliates financially viable. A federal appeals court allowed the government to stop reimbursements while legal challenges proceed. About half of clinics that provide abortion faced possible closure. Clinics are maximizing appointments through Tuesday, arranging referrals statewide, and considering legal action.
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