Since 1977, the Hyde Amendment has banned Medicaid coverage of abortion, thereby keeping women from the critical health care services they need. Because of the Hyde Amendment, a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy must come up with the money for an abortion out of pocket; but the cost of a first-trimester abortion can be more than a low-income family receives in a whole month. Cost can therefore become a prohibitive barrier for lower income women.
The Hyde Amendment turns a blind eye to the gap between the care that a woman needs and what she can afford. This is where abortion funds, like DCAF, come in. Our team of dedicated, all-volunteer case managers works to raise money and provides modest grants that serve to bridge that financial gap for low-income women. With your help, we are knocking down barriers to abortion access in our community.
Interested in more information about the Hyde Amendment? Visit the National Network of Abortion Funds to learn more and sign the petition to repeal Hyde!
And don’t forget to donate today to support the work of DCAF - remember, 95 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to a woman in need.
