The Rhode Island House of Representatives is passing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act.
The bill would ensure that women on Medicaid and state health insurance plans are able to get coverage for abortion procedures. Sponsor Katherine Kazarian says she is pleased with the action --but only to a certain point.
“While I am grateful that Rhode Island has codified Roe V. Wade into state law, access to reproductive health is still not equal in our state. Unless an individual is able to pay the costs out of pocket or is on private insurance, these essential health care services are still out of reach for too many Rhode Islanders. With reproductive rights remaining under attack in our nation’s capital, the passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act will provide total equality for everyone in Rhode Island who needs reproductive health services access,” said Whip Kazarian.
The bill now heads to the RI Senate for consideration.
(Photo provided by: Representative Katherine S. Kazarian’s Office)