Trump says he’d sign abortion coverage ban

Published January 24, 2017 4:45pm ET



President Trump would sign legislation making its way through the House that would ban Obamacare plans from covering abortions, the White House said in a statement Tuesday.

The House plans to pass the measure later in the day. It would prohibit private plans sold on the marketplaces from offering abortion services as part of the benefits. Under current law, Obamacare plans can cover abortions but they must be paid for with a separate fee paid by consumers.

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