An Update on Medicaid, Title X and Planned Parenthood

This brief provides an update on Planned Parenthood closures and participation in the Title X program in the midst of substantial policy changes leading to decreased funding for Planned Parenthood including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the withholding of federal Title X funding to Planned Pare…

By kffbrittnif June 8, 2026 1 min read

Why this matters

The impact of decreased funding for Planned Parenthood due to policy changes, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the withholding of federal Title X funding, is likely to be felt disproportionately by low-income patients who rely on Medicaid and Title X for reproductive healthcare. As Planned Parenthood clinics close or withdraw from the Title X program, these patients may face reduced access to essential services such as birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing. The variation in state-level policies and funding for reproductive healthcare means that the effects of these closures will be uneven, with some states experiencing more severe shortages of providers than others. Patients seeking care can contact the National Abortion Federation Hotline or the Repro Legal Helpline for information on available resources and options. The long-term consequences of these policy changes will depend on the ability of other providers to fill the gaps in care left by departing Planned Parenthood clinics.

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