Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin halted abortion services on October 1, 2025, due to a federal law blocking Medicaid funding for clinics exceeding a specific reimbursement threshold. The move severely restricts abortion access, leaving only two providers in the state.
October 1, 2025
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Federal Law Halts Abortion Services
MADISON, Wis. – Planned Parenthood clinics across Wisconsin suspended abortion services effective October 1, 2025. The decision follows the implementation of a federal law that strips Medicaid funding from abortion providers who receive over $800,000 in annual reimbursements.
The provision, part of a recent tax and spending bill, forces clinics to choose between offering abortion care and accepting Medicaid for a wide range of other reproductive health services.
Immediate Impact on Patients
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin serves approximately 50,000 people annually. With 60% of its patient base covered by Medicaid, the funding restriction directly affects a majority of those who rely on its clinics for care.
In a statement, the organization said it was forced to pause abortion appointments to ensure it could continue providing other essential services like contraception, STI testing, and cancer screenings to Medicaid recipients. "We remain committed to providing the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare," the statement read, adding that the organization is pursuing legal and operational solutions to resume services.
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Access Drastically Reduced Statewide
The suspension of services at Planned Parenthood clinics has created a healthcare crisis in Wisconsin, a state already facing limited access to abortion.
Only Two Clinics Remain
With this change, only two independent clinics in Milwaukee are left to provide abortion care for the entire state. This leaves 99% of Wisconsin counties without a single clinic-based abortion provider, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights.
Clinics like Care for All in Milwaukee are now preparing for a surge in patient demand and are already receiving referrals from Planned Parenthood.
National Implications
Critics argue the federal provision was narrowly tailored to target Planned Parenthood, a long-standing focus of conservative political efforts. Healthcare providers nationwide are now grappling with the fallout, as the law sets a precedent for defunding reproductive health services.
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