Washington D.C., Oct 11, 2013 / 01:01 am
A bill newly introduced in the House of Representatives would enable individuals to determine if they are paying a surcharge for abortion under the health care exchanges available under the Affordable Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act "requires premium payers to be assessed an abortion surcharge every month to pay for abortions," Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) said at an Oct. 9 press conference.
"But many pro-life Americans may unwittingly purchase pro-abortion plans because of a marketing secrecy clause," he added.
Smith continued, saying, "Americans have a right to know upfront and with full transparency when they are purchasing a plan that subsidizes the killing of unborn children. Even the most ardent advocate of abortion should embrace full disclosure."