Planned Parenthood Continues Closing Clinics in Wake of Federal Medicaid Ban

Planned Parenthood reported last month that it closed 20 more clinics across the country following the federal government’s denial of Medicaid funding in July as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, bringing the total closures this year to almost 50. Contrary to common misperception, Planned Parenthood is not simply an abortion provider. Historically, nearly half of all Planned Parenthood patients rely upon Medicaid to fund not only their reproductive and sexual health care services, but for wellness exams and cancer screenings as well. Without Medicaid funding, there is concern that Planned Parenthood’s future financial viability remains uncertain.