Abortion

Medicare does not cover abortions except in three circumstances: pregnancy resulting from rape, pregnancy resulting from incest, and when a physician certifies that a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life‑threatening condition caused by the pregnancy) places the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed. Physician certification is explicitly required for coverage when the pregnancy poses a life‑threatening risk; other documentation requirements for rape or incest are not specified in this policy.

"Abortion is covered when the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape."

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