Planned Parenthood announced Monday that they will no longer receive Title X funds.
The Trump administration recently put new guidelines in place for organizations that receive Title X, a federal grant program that provides preventive health and family planning services. The first change took effect Monday, August 19. Participating providers were required to submit a plan explaining how their organizations intend to comply with the new rule that they are unable to refer abortion services to women. By September 18, they will need to certify that they are indeed following through with their plan, and it is then being implemented.
In 2016, President Trump stated "I would defund it because of the abortion factor, which they say is 3 percent. I don't know what percent it is. They say that it's 3 percent. But I would defund it, because I'm pro-life."
"The Title X program was not intended to be a slush fund for abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood," Majorie Dannenfelser, the president of the Susan B. Anthony List, a national anti-abortion group, said.
"If Planned Parenthood wants to be involved in providing counseling services and HIV testing, they ought not be in the business of providing abortions," stated Mike Pence.
Now that the organization decided to remove themselves from the program, will more pro-life providers step in the fill the gap in coverage? Which providers will benefit from the millions of dollars that are now available through the federal grant program?
Check back soon to find out the latest news...
Refuses to comply with what they consider a "gag rule."
The organization believes that it is important to give their patients all of their options. In their eyes, this includes where and how to receive an abortion.
Pro-Life Victory
Many people have stated their desire to defund Planned Parenthood.
"The Title X program was not intended to be a slush fund for abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood," Majorie Dannenfelser, the president of the Susan B. Anthony List, a national anti-abortion group, said.
"If Planned Parenthood wants to be involved in providing counseling services and HIV testing, they ought not be in the business of providing abortions," stated Mike Pence.
What Happens Next...
"While Planned Parenthood health centers make up just 13 percent of Title X centers, they serve 41% of the 4 million patients who get care through the program," Planned Parenthood's website explains.
Now that the organization decided to remove themselves from the program, will more pro-life providers step in the fill the gap in coverage? Which providers will benefit from the millions of dollars that are now available through the federal grant program?
Check back soon to find out the latest news...
Comments
Post a Comment