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ACA Plans Cover Abortions With Taxpayer Funds | Birmingham News

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A new GAO report reveals that over four million ACA enrollees are covered by plans that include elective abortion coverage — and federal taxpayers are footing part of the bill. Despite the Hyde Amendment’s longstanding intent to block taxpayer funding for abortions, enforcement gaps persist in ACA plans, leaving many Americans feeling forced to fund practices they oppose. Lawmakers are demanding stricter oversight and clearer disclosures from insurers, pushing for updated rules to ensure consumers know exactly what their health insurance covers — and whether it aligns with their values. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://1819news.com/news/item/lawmakers-demand-full-hyde-protections-after-gao-confirms-taxpayer-funded-abortion-plans-under-obamacare More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d7159bd6f199a75 Report issues to [email protected].

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