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Geisinger Health PlanMedicaid · Administrative · Regulatory · OB-GYNLow impact

Responding to questions about recent abortion services litigation

Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Oct 22, 2026

Summary

The Governor's Office of General Counsel has distributed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document regarding abortion services litigation and Medical Assistance coverage. Providers should review the FAQ and use it as the primary resource when responding to patient, member, and stakeholder questions about abortion services coverage and related litigation.

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What to do

Action · 3 steps
01Providers should review the FAQ document and ensure appropriate staff are familiar with its contents.
02Use the FAQ as the primary resource when addressing questions from patients, members, or other stakeholders regarding abortion services coverage and related litigation.
03Maintain consistent messaging across all communications by referring individuals to the FAQ when appropriate.

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Responding to questions about recent abortion services litigation
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