Veterans Affairs Sets to Reinstate Abortion Restrictions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to reinstate a complete ban on abortion services and counseling within its medical benefits package. This restriction was initially part of the benefits package from its inception in 1999 but was lifted in 2022 under President Joe Biden's administration.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to reinstate a full exclusion of abortion services and counseling from its medical benefits package. This proposal was detailed in a notice posted in the Federal Register.
The exclusion of abortion coverage in the agency's benefits package was a standing policy since 1999. However, this restriction was removed in 2022 during the Biden administration.
The move to reinstate the restriction highlights the ongoing policy shifts regarding reproductive health services available through federal programs.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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