Limiting demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP

Section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Limitation on demonstration projects related to abortion (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), beginning on enactment, the Secretary may not approve an application (or extension) for any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project undertaken under subsection (a) to promote the objectives of title XIX or title XXI that provides Federal financial assistance for abortion, or health benefits coverage that includes abortion, including expenses for travel or lodging for the purpose of obtaining an abortion. (2) Exceptions The limitations on paragraph (1) shall not apply to— (A) an abortion with respect to a pregnancy resulting from of an act of rape or incest; (B) treatment to address a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would, as certified by a physician, place the individual in danger of death unless such abortion is performed; or (C) treatment for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy..