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Murphy proposes mandatory abortion insurance coverage

Governor wants no cost sharing or out-of-pocket expenses

05/11/2022

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Murphy proposes mandatory abortion insurance coverage

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Governor wants no cost sharing or out-of-pocket expenses

Abortion rights are enshrined in state law, but who pays for the procedure is not. For many patients, abortion health-care costs remain a hurdle. On Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy announced he’s backing a new measure that would improve abortion access by requiring state-regulated insurance plans to cover the procedure.

05/11/2022

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