State abortion grant program now covers care for veterans whose coverage excludes it
Medi-Cal providers can get state grants for abortion and contraception given free or at reduced cost to veterans whose coverage excludes abortion or who can't get it through the federal veterans health system, with no income limit.
Who it affects
Medi-Cal providers, veterans and the state Department of Veterans Affairs
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2531: Public health: abortion services.
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