Resource: Planned Parenthood Texas Affiliates and PPFA Move for Decision in Baseless Medicaid False Claims Act Case

Last night, Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas — Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, and Planned Parenthood South Texas — and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) asked a U.S. district court judge to rule in their favor in an ongoing baseless lawsuit. Texas and an anonymous plaintiff are suing Planned Parenthood for more than $1.8 billion, falsely alleging that the affiliates defrauded the state's Medicaid system by getting reimbursed for birth control and other basic health care services. As the motions for summary judgment detail, Planned Parenthood did not commit Medicaid fraud. Planned Parenthood did nothing wrong and absolutely followed the law. This lawsuit is a meritless and politically motivated attack on Planned Parenthood and the vital services that Planned Parenthood health centers provide, such as birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and other essential care. This lawsuit has no basis in fact and is an abuse of power by Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and their extremist allies — a desperate attempt to shut down Planned Parenthood and eliminate affordable health care options for Texans.