Protect Birth Control and Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Patients
Protect Birth Control and Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Patients
The Issue
Millions of Americans rely on federally funded family planning clinics for basic health care.
Through the Title X Family Planning Program, clinics across the country provide birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and other essential preventive services for people who cannot otherwise afford care. For many patients, these clinics are the only accessible option.
But a looming deadline is putting that care at risk.
Federal officials recently released new grant guidance for Title X clinics after months of delay. Clinics now have only days to submit new applications, even though current funding is set to expire on April 1.
Because federal grant reviews typically take months, health leaders are warning that there could still be a temporary lapse in funding. If that happens, clinics serving low-income communities may be forced to scale back services or temporarily close their doors.
That disruption would affect patients who depend on these clinics for birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and other preventive care. Losing access to these services, even briefly, could have serious consequences for public health.
Regardless of political views on reproductive health policy, most Americans agree that people should not lose access to basic preventive medical care because of administrative delays.
We are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Population Affairs to take immediate action to prevent a funding lapse for Title X clinics.
Federal officials should provide an emergency extension of current funding so clinics can continue serving patients while new grant applications are reviewed.
This simple step would protect continuity of care for millions of people who rely on these clinics every day.
Access to preventive health care should not be interrupted because of bureaucratic timelines.
Patients deserve stability. Clinics deserve clarity. And communities deserve uninterrupted care.
If you believe millions of Americans should not lose access to essential health services because of a funding delay, add your name today.
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The Issue
Millions of Americans rely on federally funded family planning clinics for basic health care.
Through the Title X Family Planning Program, clinics across the country provide birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and other essential preventive services for people who cannot otherwise afford care. For many patients, these clinics are the only accessible option.
But a looming deadline is putting that care at risk.
Federal officials recently released new grant guidance for Title X clinics after months of delay. Clinics now have only days to submit new applications, even though current funding is set to expire on April 1.
Because federal grant reviews typically take months, health leaders are warning that there could still be a temporary lapse in funding. If that happens, clinics serving low-income communities may be forced to scale back services or temporarily close their doors.
That disruption would affect patients who depend on these clinics for birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and other preventive care. Losing access to these services, even briefly, could have serious consequences for public health.
Regardless of political views on reproductive health policy, most Americans agree that people should not lose access to basic preventive medical care because of administrative delays.
We are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Population Affairs to take immediate action to prevent a funding lapse for Title X clinics.
Federal officials should provide an emergency extension of current funding so clinics can continue serving patients while new grant applications are reviewed.
This simple step would protect continuity of care for millions of people who rely on these clinics every day.
Access to preventive health care should not be interrupted because of bureaucratic timelines.
Patients deserve stability. Clinics deserve clarity. And communities deserve uninterrupted care.
If you believe millions of Americans should not lose access to essential health services because of a funding delay, add your name today.
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Petition created on 16 March 2026