History
What year was the Affordable Care Act signed into law?
2010
Who does the Hyde Amendment affect?
pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid seeking abortion
What is one current social problem?
Barriers to reproductive autonomy
What is one current economic problem?
Financial burden on low-income individuals
What is the primary policy issue with the Hyde Amendment?
It restricts access to abortion for low-income women
What day and year was the Affordable Care Act fully implemented?
January 1st, 2014
What does the Hyde Amendment prohibit?
What is the cause of barriers to reproductive autonomy?
Increased health risks (delayed/ denied care)
What happens if pregnant women are forced to carry unintended pregnancies?
What group of women are particularly affected?
Women of color
What populations does Medicaid expansion help?
vulnerable populations (families with children, pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
True or False:
States can use their own funding to cover abortion costs
True
What uncertainties are presented in social problems?
Legal and Political
Nearly 42%
What exceptions are there with the Hyde Amendment?
Cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the pregnant person is in danger
How many states have not expanded Medicaid?
10
What does Medicaid expansion utilize?
access to healthcare to low-income individuals
In states where abortion is banned what may be restricted?
Private funding options
What does limited abortion access redue?
Women's workforce participation and economic mobility
What kind of healthcare is affected by the Hyde Amendment?
Reproductive healthcare