2013 Senate Bill 138

Ban abortion coverage in state "Obamacare“ exchange

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 5, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To prohibit the insurance “exchange” created under the federal health care law from providing policies that include coverage for abortion. A person could use their own money to buy an optional insurance policy rider that reimburses the costs of an abortion. This bill applies to Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance