Supreme Court Considers Medicaid Lawsuit Rights for Planned Parenthood Access in Divided Hearing
The Supreme Court is divided on whether Medicaid beneficiaries can sue states blocking access to Planned Parenthood services, impacting vital healthcare provisions.

At SCOTUS, a state defends the defunding of Planned Parenthood

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SCOTUS mulls South Carolina cut of Planned Parenthood funds

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Summary
The Supreme Court began hearings on South Carolina's bid to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, with justices split on patients' right to sue for provider access. The case, initiated by a patient seeking care, questions a patient's legal standing under federal Medicaid provisions that support provider choice. Arguments highlighted concerns over low-income access to essential services if the state prevails. With divided opinions among justices, the ruling could significantly influence similar anti-Planned Parenthood initiatives in other states, potentially reshaping Medicaid funding and patient rights nationwide.
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