ObamaCare: Why Private Insurers Like Paying for Abortion

Abortion has emerged again as a key sticking point in negotiations over healthcare reform. The fuss has exposed what's been a fairly quiet practice: most health plans now pay for abortions, no questions asked. Why? It saves lots of money. According to the Health Care Blue Book, an abortion performed in an physician's office typically costs $397. A vaginal delivery costs $5,992, while a c-section is $8,558. (These are estimates based on the site's database of in-network charges negotiated by insurers.) Forbes