Maine Clinics Challenge Medicaid Funding Cuts

Maine Family Planning, a network of clinics, is seeking judicial intervention to restore Medicaid funding cut by a Trump administration policy. The policy blocks federal funds to abortion providers, impacting Maine Family Planning despite Medicaid not funding abortions. The clinics serve 8,000 low-income patients, offering services like cancer screenings and contraception. Without Medicaid, they risk closing by October, affecting rural areas with limited healthcare options. Anne Marie Costello from the Center for Medicaid & CHIP Services argues the funding request lacks legal merit. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over federal funding and abortion rights, with significant implications for healthcare access in rural Maine.