Indianapolis women bear consequences of Planned Parenthood defunding

June 22, 2011

USA Today – The consequences of efforts to prevent taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood are now being felt.

In Indiana, Planned Parenthood will stop treating Medicaid patients and lay off two of three specialists after $100,000 in donations it had been using to replace state money ran out this week.

A state law cutting off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood of Indiana took effect May 10, 2011.

“Our 9,300 Medicaid patients … are going to see their care disrupted,” said Betty Cockrum, president of Planned Parenthood of Indiana.

Legislatures in Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina and Wisconsin have voted to defund Planned Parenthood. The moves are law in the first three. Republican Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin is expected to sign a state budget with a similar provision by June 30.

Legislatures in Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina and Wisconsin have voted to defund Planned Parenthood. The moves are law in the first three. Republican Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin is expected to sign a state budget with a similar provision by June 30.

To read the USA Today story, click here.

Services provided by Planned Parenthood Indiana (from their website)

Planned Parenthood of Indiana has health centers located throughout the state that have been offering thousands of Hoosiers access to high-quality affordable reproductive health care services for over 75 years. Our centers provide services for women that include Pap-tests, cancer screenings, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, and a variety of birth control options. The HPV vaccine, Gardasil is currently available at several health center locations. Services for men include STI testing and self exam instruction. Everyone–teens, women and men of all age ranges are welcome to seek care at one of our health centers! All of our services are confidential. Planned Parenthood of Indiana is in network with several insurance providers and participates in a number of state and federal programs that qualify many individuals for free or discounted services.

 

 

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