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The Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health decision led to 24 states banning abortion before 22 weeks, affecting access to later abortion services.
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Economic barriers, including self-pay pricing and Medicaid restrictions, significantly hinder access to abortion care, especially for low-income individuals.
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Self-pay prices for second-trimester abortions can reach up to $1670, while Medicaid reimbursement rates vary widely across states.
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The study aimed to document self-pay prices for abortions at or after 23 weeks and assess Medicaid acceptance by facilities.
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Data collection involved mystery calls to 130 facilities, revealing the challenges in obtaining consistent pricing information for later abortions.
