Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Resumes Abortions After Funding Pause

Tue Oct 28 2025 20:49:10 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following a halt due to federal funding changes, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is back to scheduling abortions as it adjusts to new legal requirements.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed scheduling abortions after a brief pause prompted by recent changes in federal Medicaid funding. This shift was necessary due to a new law that deemed them a 'prohibited entity.' The organization aims to ensure continued access for patients while navigating complex state and federal regulations surrounding abortion services.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed scheduling abortions as of Monday after a month-long pause caused by federal Medicaid funding cuts linked to recent tax legislation. The organization announced it could continue these services after dropping its designation as an ‘essential community provider,’ allowing it to qualify for Medicaid funds.

President and CEO Tanya Atkinson reassured that the change wouldn’t significantly impact patient access. Women seeking abortions faced challenges during the 26-day suspension, some traveling long distances to other states for care. Nationwide, abortion access has been limited, with many states enacting various restrictions following a major Supreme Court ruling in 2022.

Despite the ongoing legal challenges and state-level restrictions, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is attempting to maintain services, anticipating an increase in non-abortion-related care while navigating complex federal and state laws. The health organization has previously indicated that many of its patients rely on Medicaid coverage.

As this situation evolves, Planned Parenthood continues to advocate for reproductive health access amidst a fluctuating national landscape.