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General Assembly Advances Bills That Allow Abortion Coverage in Health Care Plans on Commonwealth Exchange

February 19, 2021February 18, 2021 Eric Burk

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The House of Delegates has approved SB 1276, a bill that allows abortions to be included in coverage from private insurance companies listed on the commonwealth’s healthcare exchange. On Thursday, the Senate passed a companion bill, HB 1896, 22 to 17.

Democrats Introduce Two House Bills Expanding Abortion Coverage

January 20, 2021January 19, 2021 Eric Burk

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Virginia House Democrats have introduced two bills expanding healthcare coverage of abortions. HB 1922, introduced by Delegate Cia Price (D-Newport News) would expand Medicaid abortion coverage and require private employers who offer health coverage to cover abortions. HB 1896, introduced by Delegate Sally Hudson (D-Charlottesville), removes a Virginia prohibition of abortion coverage under Obamacare.