HHS Ruling: Abortion $$$ Pool To Be Funded by Exchange Purchasers.

[ABC]

Do you have any other links on this topic of surcharge for abortion?
I would like to see an explanation from a non bias publication.

 

[Ann H]

Do you have any other links on this topic of surcharge for abortion?
I would like to see an explanation from a non bias publication.

Hi ABC -

In the original PPACA law, it's section 1303 that describes funding for abortions as not being allowed through tax dollars.

Then the HHS final ruling that just came out last week gives new rules for funding elective abortions (which are the abortions that are not allowed to be federally funded). This new final rule states that qualified health plans that decide to include elective abortion coverage (provided that their state allows it) must collect from every member an amount equal to the actuarial value of the coverage for such services or $1 minimum, and that amount must be collected and deposited into a separate account from the premium for the health plan, and those who do not wish abortion coverage must also pay, under non-discrimination rules. This can be found in section 156.280 of the HHS final rule on exchanges, but the main portion of it is located on page 629-630 of the 644 page document found at the following link: http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2012-06125_PI.pdf