More On Abortion Coverage In Obamacare

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CBN News is reporting today that the  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that health insurance pools can not cover abortions.  This announcement is in response to public outrage over recent decisions by the states of New Mexico and Pennsylvania to use federal taxpayer money for abortions (after President Obama promised that taxpayer money would not be spent on abortion). 

It should be noted, however, that the program still makes an exception in cases of rape, incest, or the health of the mother.  The problem in this is that the concept of the 'health of the mother' is very vague and has the potential to be misused.

According to the article:

"Meanwhile, the abortion battle, which is centered on the president's health care law, is far from over. 

"Beginning in 2014, federally subsidized health insurance plans can cover abortions, if policy holders pay for coverage separately."

I am sure there will be more to come on this issue.  I plan on watching it carefully.

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