Governor Hochul Protects Reproductive Health Care in Face of Federal Cuts

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Governor Kathy Hochul, D-New York, has issued a statement announcing that the state will protect access to reproductive health care services in the face of federal cuts. The move comes in response to Congressional Republicans voting to end Medicaid patients' ability to seek care at Planned Parenthood, which would compromise New Yorkers' access to health care services, including contraception, abortion, STI and HIV prevention, prenatal and menopausal care, mental health services, and preventive care. Governor Hochul has directed the state to fund these vital services, protecting access to health care that thousands of New Yorkers rely on.

Key Takeaways:

  • The state of New York will allocate funds to cover lost federal funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates in the state, protecting access to reproductive health care services.
  • The move comes in response to Congressional Republicans voting to end Medicaid patients' ability to seek care at Planned Parenthood.
  • Planned Parenthood is the leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services in New York State, operating 47 health centers that serve over 200,000 patients each year, including 100,000 Medicaid patients.
  • Over 60 percent of Planned Parenthood health centers are in rural or medically underserved areas, making them a critical source of affordable health care for these communities.
  • Governor Hochul has reaffirmed her commitment to keeping reproductive resources safe and accessible in New York State, making historic investments to expand reproductive freedom for New Yorkers.

Statistics:

  • 200,000 patients are served by Planned Parenthood health centers in New York State each year.
  • 100,000 Medicaid patients are served by Planned Parenthood health centers in New York State each year.
  • $35 million is the annual gross Medicaid revenue for Planned Parenthood health centers in New York State.
  • 60% of Planned Parenthood health centers are in rural or medically underserved areas.
  • $25 million is being allocated annually to fund abortion health care services through the New York State Abortion Access Program.

Sources:

  • Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Hochul Steps in to Protect Critical Health Care Provided by Planned Parenthood in Face of Federal Cuts
  • [Original source here](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-steps-protect-critical-health-care-provided-planned-parenthood-face-federal)