HC expert: Nelson will have 'chilling' effect on coverage, extends beyond Hyde

[Neecy]

Full analysis here: http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/archives/188902.asp

"For several reasons this provision could be expected to chill issuers' willingness to sell products that cover a range of medically indicated abortions. They would have to comply with complex audit standards and more importantly, they would have to collect an additional fee from each member of their plan, a step that could be expected to encounter broad resistance. (It is also not clear what the consequences would be for plan members who do not make the payment or whether non-payment would place them in arrears). The more logical response would be not to sell products that cover abortion services."