Proposed rule on abortion certification causes confusion (Alaska) [View all]
By LISA DEMER
Anchorage Daily News
State health officials are refusing to answer questions about a proposal that critics fear could restrict abortions for low-income women in Alaska.
Whether that would actually be the result is unclear. People on both sides of the abortion debate say it's difficult to determine what the proposed rule really means.
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services proposed the new regulation for "abortion payment conditions" in late June and is inviting public comment through July 30. Officials say it's not appropriate for them to discuss it until then.
At issue is coverage for abortions through Medicaid and Denali KidCare, the state-federal health insurance programs for low-income Alaskans.
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