The bill would prohibit insurers from discriminating or refusing to contract with a provider sanctioned in another state for providing care that is legal in California but illegal in another state.
SAN DIEGO — Gov. Gavin Newsom will Tuesday have the opportunity to sign a bill sponsored by San Diego's Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, which would strengthen protections for health care providers in the state who provide both abortion services and gender-affirming services.
Senate Bill 487, which passed the Senate 31-8 on a concurrence vote on Monday, headed to Newsom's desk Tuesday. The bill had technical amendments added in the Assembly intended to ensure that a health insurer, Medi-Cal or health care service plan cannot penalize a licensed California health care provider who performs abortion or gender-affirming care services.
Atkins cited a recent study from the Guttmacher Institute showing a sharp increase in estimated abortions performed during the first six months of 2023 in states that have protections for access to abortion. California had the second largest increase in abortions performed in brick-and-mortar health facilities and medication abortions provided over Telehealth or virtual providers, a statement from Atkins' office read.
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