Restrictions on Abortion Access
This issue brief, developed in collaboration with the Service Women’s Action Network, describes the unique institutional, financial and logistical barriers servicemembers, veterans and their families face when trying to access abortion care.
Among other obstacles, federal law prohibits the Department of Defense from providing abortion services at military treatment facilities, and the TRICARE insurance program from covering such services, except under very narrow circumstances.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which provides health services to veterans, does not provide or pay for abortion services under any circumstances. The issue brief concludes with recommendations for congressional and executive action to address these problems.