PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Family Planning, which runs 18 medical clinics, announced it will shut down primary care operations due to cuts in abortion funding from the Trump administration. While abortions represent only a fraction of their services, they include vital elements like cancer screenings and STI testing. This loss of funding is impacting over 600 patients who received primary care at these clinics last year. George Hill, the president of Maine Family Planning, highlighted that telling patients they can no longer receive care has been devastating, especially for those who might struggle to find alternatives. The clinics generally receive about $1.9 million in Medicaid reimbursements each year and serve many underserved areas in the state. The Center for Reproductive Rights is advocating for restored funding, stating that this issue is part of a broader strategy to undermine abortion clinics even in supportive states like Maine.
Maine Clinics Shutting Down Due to Abortion Funding Cuts
Maine Clinics Shutting Down Due to Abortion Funding Cuts
A network of clinics in Maine serving low-income residents is closing its primary care operations due to funding cuts linked to abortion services. The situation affects thousands of patients who rely on essential healthcare.
Maine Family Planning will stop its primary care services on Friday after federal cuts to abortion funding impacted its operations. Serving roughly 8,000 patients, the clinic network has had to close facilities that provide essential health services like cancer screenings and contraception. The closure has raised concerns about access to healthcare in poor and rural areas of Maine, as many patients may struggle to find new providers.
