Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to End Abortion Procedure Copays - California Globe

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : Essentially, SB 245, also known as the Abortion Access Act, will eliminate out of pocket costs for Californians wanting abortions, ranging from $300 to $900 per procedure depending on the type of abortion they seek.
45% : "And this bill now makes California one of the cheaper options for abortion.
44% : Thought by many to be dead in the water, Gonzalez announced a return of the bill in December due to a rise in abortion restricting laws in other states such as Texas.
34% : According to Senate Bill 245, authored by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), health care plans or disability insurance policies will not be allowed to impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or other similar cost-sharing requirement on abortion and abortion-related services.

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