Medicaid Ban Ends But States Can Still Block Access | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A year-long federal ban on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood’s non-abortion services is set to expire July 4, forcing states to decide whether to restore access — a move that could reopen clinics and restore care for tens of thousands. Republicans push to make the ban permanent, framing it as a moral stance against abortion funding, while experts warn that shuttered clinics and limited alternatives leave vulnerable patients without essential care. Though the nationwide ban ends, a Supreme Court ruling allows states to opt out, and several have already done so — setting the stage for a…