South Carolina’s victory will also be a victory for Ohio
June 26, 2025-BREAKING-The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that South Carolina has the authority to exclude abortion provider Planned Parenthood from participating in the state’s Medicaid program. The majority opinion in the 6–3 ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic was authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch. This decision overturns a lower federal appeals court ruling that had previously prevented South Carolina from excluding Planned Parenthood from its state Medicaid program.
Today’s monumental U.S. Supreme Court decision of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic upholds the authority of states—like Ohio—to redirect taxpayer dollars within their Medicaid programs away from abortion businesses and toward legitimate health clinics that deliver comprehensive, life‑affirming care. These funds are intended to help low‑income individuals receive medical services, not to subsidize facilities whose primary mission is abortion.
Ohio, for instance, currently reimburses Planned Parenthood under its Medicaid program. In contrast, the state supports a strong network of federally qualified health centers (FQHCs)—community clinics that accept Medicaid, Medicare, sliding‑scale fees, and offer a broad spectrum of services beyond abortion. In 2021, Ohio had 51 FQHC organizations operating 388 sites statewide, collectively providing nearly 800,000 patients with vital outpatient services like dental, mental‑health, chronic‑disease management, and diagnostic care.
In the city of Cincinnati there are 75 Federally Qualified Health Centers where women can be seen for basic healthcare. “As Cincinnati Right to Life has shared since our beginning, women do not need Planned Parenthood and neither does Ohio or America. Planned Parenthood is a for-profit preborn child killing business that poses as a healthcare provider. Their history is racist and their business model promotes behavior that harms women, babies, and families. With today’s Supreme Court decision, we look forward to Ohio working towards creating their own policy that cuts Medicaid to Planned Parenthood.”
This ruling affirms the state’s capacity to support healthcare providers that align with values centered on protecting preborn life and respecting the dignity of every individual. Thousands of pregnancy‑help organizations across Ohio now have greater opportunity to grow and serve women in need—providing prenatal support, parenting classes, material assistance, counseling, and more.
In summary:
- Medicaid funds can now be channeled away from abortion-centric providers.
- Ohio reimburses Planned Parenthood, but has a far larger network of 388 FQHC sites statewide offering comprehensive medical services.
- The Supreme Court’s ruling supports redirecting those dollars to life‑affirming providers that deliver real, accessible help to women and families.
This decision is a victory for both the preborn and pregnant women in Ohio—ensuring our ability to end taxpayer dollars supporting abortion businesses while redirecting tax dollars to healthcare providers that truly affirm life and address community needs.