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Abortion Act Just Took Effect In Maryland: Here's What It Means Abortion Act Just Took Effect In Maryland: Here's What It Means
Abortion Act Just Took Effect In Maryland: Here's What It Means A new law that went into effect expands abortion protection as Maryland seeks to become a safe state for abortion care. Spearheaded by Del. Ariana Kelly, the new law allows nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and midwives to perform abortions, and insurance companies will be required to cover the procedure. The expansion also includes increased funding for clinical training so there are more providers available amidst the predicted influx of out-of-state patients, the outlet reports. Hundreds of people have already submitted applications to become volunteers to help those in need, L…

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New Maryland Abortion Care Access Law To Take Effect New Maryland Abortion Care Access Law To Take Effect
New Maryland Abortion Care Access Law To Take Effect With the country rife in turmoil amid the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, Maryland is doubling down on its plan to become a safe state for women seeking abortion care. Officials announced that nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and midwives will be allowed to perform abortions, and insurance companies will still cover the procedure under a law that goes into effect this week. Maryland is one of a dozen states that announced they will be preserving abortion access to women up to 24 weeks into a pregnancy. Moving forward, the state is expected to pu…

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by Zak Failla