Revised Medicaid policy could reduce unintended pregnancies, save millions in health costs
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 13:00
in Psychology & Sociology
A revised Medicaid sterilization policy that removes logistical barriers, including a mandatory 30-day waiting period, could potentially honor women's reproductive decisions, reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and save $215 million in public health costs each year. These findings support growing evidence for the need to revisit a national policy that disproportionately affects low-income and minority women at high risk for unintended pregnancies.