Abortion bans make health care more expensive

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A preliminary University of Michigan study found that state abortion bans enacted after the 2022 Dobbs decision are associated with higher health insurance costs for women. The added expense may increase financial pressure on families.

A new preliminary study from the University of Michigan shows that state abortion bans implemented following the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in June 2022 are associated with women paying more for health insurance, adding to the financial pressure families face.