Maryland’s Bold Move: How State-Funded Abortion Care Could Change the Game for Privacy in Reproductive Health

Imagine needing reproductive care—and wondering not just if it’s accessible, but if it can be done discreetly, safely, and affordably. As reproductive rights face constant pressure across the U.S., one state has quietly pioneered a financial safety net that could ripple far beyond its borders. Maryland has started using Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds to help pay for abortion care, including for out-of-state patients, providing a new layer of privacy and accessibility that so many have been craving. (You can read all about it in this NPR article.)