Abortion Coverage in Missouri

At least 20% of people of reproductive age are affected by coverage bans in Missouri.
  • Medicaid does not cover abortions in Missouri.
  • Private insurance is banned from covering abortions, with limited exceptions. Coverage is only available with purchase of a separate rider at an additional cost.
  • Abortion coverage is banned in plans sold on the Affordable Care Act health exchange, with limited exceptions.
  • Missouri public employees are banned from abortion coverage, with limited exceptions.
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What is being done to remove coverage bans?

The EACH Act will ensure coverage for abortion for every woman, however much she earns or however she is insured.

  • Co-sponsors of EACH Act in Missouri:Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy, Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel
  • All* Above All Campaign Partners: Gateway Women’s Access Fund
  • Cities: St. Louis

Abortion Coverage by State

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Resources

  • St. Louis, MO Board of Alderman Resolution

    February 1, 2019
    On February 1, 2019, the St. Louis Board of Alderman passed Resolution 225, introduced by Alderman Annie Rice. Currently, MO HealthNet, the state’s Medicaid program, restricts the coverage of abortion for the more than 10,000 women enrolled in Medicare across St. Louis, and a series of other restrictions in state and federal law effectively ban read more
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