Medicare & Medicaid Coverage for Abortion: What You Need to Know

Question
Hi,

Do Medicare or Medicaid pay for abortions?

Many thanks,

Steve

Answer
Hi Steve :)

Federal medicaid and medicare cannot be used to pay for abortions due to the Hyde Amendment, unless the woman was a victim of rape and/or incest, or her life is in danger.

State Medicaid is different-some states allow coverage, others don't. If you want a list of which states do/don't, let me know.