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Medicaid Coverage Restored at Planned Parenthood | Tucson News
Arizona’s Medicaid patients can once again access Planned Parenthood clinics after a year-long coverage pause, restoring vital services like birth control, STI testing, and cancer screenings for over 1.8 million Arizonans. The suspension, tied to a July law cutting federal Medicaid funding, forced clinics to turn away 10% of patients and disrupted care for vulnerable communities. Now, with coverage reinstated, Planned Parenthood Arizona is expanding hours—offering evening appointments until 6:10 PM—to boost accessibility. Despite this win, the organization remains vigilant, pushing for…
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