Abortion Laws

Abortion Laws

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Abortion is legally permissible in the state of Pennsylvania for a duration of up to 24 weeks following an individual’s most recent menstrual cycle. Following state regulations, those seeking an abortion must undergo mandatory counseling, including content that prevents them from pursuing the procedure (Gordon et al., 2022). Following this counseling session, a waiting period of 24 hours must be observed before the abortion is performed. Health insurance plans available via the state’s health exchange, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act, are limited in their coverage of abortion to situations where the individual’s life is at risk or in instances of rape or incest.

Medicaid is a collaborative arrangement between the federal government and individual states, wherein states can allocate funds towards providing Medicaid coverage policy for abortion services. In 1985, Pennsylvania ceased providing financial support for Medicaid recipients seeking abortion services. Medicaid recipients in Pennsylvania do not obtain abortion coverage (Gordon et al., 2022). These limits have made essential and widely available healthcare treatments unaffordable for specific demographics. This is especially true for low-income and minority people.

The Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act requires women to give “informed consent” before receiving abortion therapies. In addition, a lady needed at least a day to get an abortion and was given detailed information. The Act also required minors under 18 who want abortions to get informed consent from both parents unless they can prove extraordinary circumstances and a judge will exempt them (O’Hara, 2019). However, the court may exempt the youngster if they show extraordinary circumstances. If they cannot prove unusual circumstances, children must have informed consent from both parents. The law also requires married women considering abortions to tell their spouses before the surgery unless severe medical circumstances prevent them. All Pennsylvania abortion facilities must report to the state after the legislative process. This regulation was required by law for these businesses. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania sued Pennsylvania, claiming the Abortion Control Act violated Roe v. Wade. Roe v. Wade made abortion a constitutional right in the US. The Supreme Court, which has become more conservative since the case was heard and ruled on, decided to reconsider Roe v. Wade. This review will occur since the Supreme Court ordered a case review (O’Hara, 2019).

References

Gordon, M. R., Coverdale, J., Chervenak, F. A., & McCullough, L. B. (2022). Undue burdens created by the Texas abortion law for vulnerable pregnant women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 226(4), 529–534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2021.12.033

O’Hara, T. J. (2019). The Abortion Control Act of 1989: The Pennsylvania Catholics. The Catholic Church and the Politics of Abortion, pp. 87–104. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429309298-6

Abortion Laws

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 10: Researching Abortion Law in Your State  Due No Due Date Points 15  Rationale: With the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the US supreme court, regulating abortion is returning to the discretion of each state. This assignment is intended to familiarize each student with their state\’s own current and (potentially) future regulations.     Instructions: Research current laws regarding abortion for your own state (or if you\’re an international student, your home country). Make sure you research parental consent laws, waiting periods, restrictions on funding (e.g., Medicare or private insurance usage), and any other pertinent information. You should also research potential future regulations/restrictions that might be coming down the pipeline. After you\’ve conducted your research, summarize your findings and make sure you cite your sources.