# Plain Language Summary: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023

This bill would prevent federal tax dollars from being used to pay for abortions or to fund health insurance plans that cover abortion services. It also requires that anyone receiving federal money—whether it's a hospital, clinic, insurance company, or other organization—must clearly disclose to patients whether their insurance plan covers abortion and what the costs would be.

The bill affects several groups of people. If you receive health insurance through a federal program like Medicare, Medicaid, or the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, this law would limit which plans are available to you if they cover abortion. Health insurance companies and medical providers that receive any federal funding would need to provide detailed written information about abortion coverage before you enroll in their plans. The bill also prevents federal money from going to organizations that provide or refer patients for abortions, with limited exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or threats to the mother's life.

In practical terms, this could mean fewer insurance options in some areas, especially for people on federal health programs. It would also require more paperwork and disclosure from insurers and healthcare providers. The bill is designed to ensure that people who object to abortion on moral or religious grounds don't have their tax dollars used to support it, while also making sure patients know exactly what their insurance covers before they sign up.

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023

Wicker, Roger F.

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions relating to federal funding for, and health insurance coverage of, abortions. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. Such restrictions extend to the use of funds in the budget of the District of Columbia. Additionally, abortions may not be provided in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee. Historically, language has been included in annual appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions&#8212;such language is commonly referred to as the Hyde Amendment. Similar language is also frequently included in appropriations bills for other federal agencies and the District of Columbia. The bill makes these restrictions permanent and extends the restrictions to all federal funds (rather than specific agencies). The bill's restrictions regarding the use of federal funds do not apply in cases of rape, incest, or where a physical disorder, injury, or illness endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The Hyde Amendment provides the same exceptions. The bill also prohibits qualified health plans from including coverage for abortions. Currently, qualified health plans may cover abortion, but the portion of the premium attributable to abortion coverage is not eligible for subsidies.