AG Campbell co-led a coalition of 21 states in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging them to reject attempts to derail negotiations around extension of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (tax credits) that are part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by tying them to unlawful restrictions on state ACA insurance plans that would prohibit coverage of abortion. In the letter, the coalition argues that such a proposal would violate state sovereignty, conflict with existing state laws and regulations, and put residents’ access to critical health care at risk.  

“The Trump Administration and Republican lawmakers know that federal dollars are not used to fund abortions here in Massachusetts, or any other state. Yet they continue spreading disinformation in an attempt to avoid extending critical tax credits to help millions afford their health care. If successful, this backdoor abortion ban would violate states’ rights and upend our ability to provide affordable, high quality health care to our residents. I will continue to champion reproductive justice and fight back against any actions that harm the health and wellbeing of our state.” -AG Campbell