Planned Parenthood braces for Supreme Court fight over Medicaid funding

The Supreme Court will hear Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic on April 2 .

The case could determine whether states can prohibit all state Medicaid funds from going toward Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster ordered the state to deem abortion providers unqualified for Medicaid reimbursements for family planning services.

South Carolina argues that the Medicaid statute does not create an enforceable individual right.

The state says letting patients sue under Section 1983 would undermine states’ discretion.

Supporters of Planned Parenthood argue that the law’s plain text supports patient choice.

A ruling for South Carolina could open the floodgates for other Republican -led states to take similar action.

The White House is reviewing active Title X family planning grants and could decide to revoke funds from health clinics , including Planned Parenthood affiliates across the country.

The measure is being considered in part because abortion is less expensive than labor and delivery costs.

The outcome could leave Planned Parenthood scrambling to maintain services in red and purple states alike.