Two Planned Parenthood affiliates have moved to challenge the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) from prohibiting their participation in Medicaid.

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region requested an administrative hearing to challenge the state agency’s decision to block them from participating in the federal health insurance program.

According to a Friday press release, the ODM sent letters to both Planned Parenthood affiliates in late September informing them of the termination. The release said the change would prevent more than 27,000 people “from receiving affordable care” across Ohio.

“We hope the hearing........

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