Thanks for covering this. I have extensive notes on the RPA session from last year if you'd like them. I think you've described the main points though -- especially the ridiculous classism ("It's only $500") and hypocrisy ("Can't they just go to Planned Parenthood?"). Since last year, research has been published showing fairly conclusively that lack of funds just pushes abortions back later in pregnancy (when they're also more expensive). I hope this evidence makes it into the debate.
Thank you for the article covering this bill. It's great education and background information. You mentioned that all the insurers in Wa state cover abortions. I think that there are 2 insurers in Washington State that don't fully cover abortions - Group Health doesn't offer coverage at all for the marketplace plans and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan only covers surgical abortions and not prescription, drug-induced abortions. Citation: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Democ…
Thank you for the article covering this bill. It's great education and background information. You mentioned that all the insurers in Wa state cover abortions. I think that there are 2 insurers in Washington State that don't fully cover abortions - Group Health doesn't offer coverage at all for the marketplace plans and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan only covers surgical abortions and not prescription, drug-induced abortions. Citation: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Democ…