Starting this New Year, Delaware’s Medicaid program now covers abortion services without cost-sharing. By 2026, private and state-regulated insurance plans will be required to do the same. The state heralds this as an effort to enhance “reproductive healthcare access.” But let’s be clear: abortion is not healthcare.

Abortion Isn’t Healthcare

At its core, healthcare exists to save lives, nurture health, and promote healing. Abortion, however, ends a life. The idea that we should equate the intentional termination of a pregnancy with treatments like chemotherapy, surgeries, or routine check-ups is both misguided and offensive to the sanctity of human life. Life begins at conception—a fact rooted not just in faith but in science. The heart of the pro-life movement is a simple truth: every life, born and unborn, is precious and worthy of protection.

Delaware’s move to make abortion more accessible sends a chilling message. Instead of addressing the needs of women and their unborn children—whether through adoption support, maternity care, or resources to help struggling families—the state is throwing its weight behind a procedure that eliminates life. That’s not compassion; it’s capitulation to a culture of convenience.

Why This Matters

Policies like Delaware’s normalize abortion as a routine part of life. By including abortion services in Medicaid and other insurance plans, the government is telling its citizens that the destruction of human life is not only acceptable but also worthy of public funding. And let’s not mince words: taxpayer dollars are now subsidizing these procedures, either directly or indirectly.

For those of us who believe that life is a gift from God, this is not just disappointing—it’s downright heartbreaking. As Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us, “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Every life is created in the image of God, and policies like these blatantly disregard this truth.

Misplaced Priorities

Proponents of this policy argue it’s about “choice” and “access.” But what about the choices of the unborn? What about access to life itself? Delaware could have used its resources to improve prenatal care, expand childcare assistance, or fund adoption services. Instead, it’s chosen to prioritize abortion—a tragic reflection of a society that often values convenience over responsibility.

Abortion proponents often claim these policies are about equity and compassion. But true compassion doesn’t require the destruction of innocent lives. True equity would involve making sure every child—regardless of their stage of development—is given a chance to live.

The Bigger Picture

This shift in Delaware is part of a broader cultural trend that treats abortion as an unquestionable right rather than the moral and ethical dilemma it is. By covering abortion under Medicaid, the state effectively diminishes the gravity of the decision. Abortion is not like having a cavity filled or a flu shot administered; it’s a life-altering choice with profound consequences for both mother and child.

As Christians, we are called to be a voice for the voiceless (Proverbs 31:8). Policies like this demand our attention, prayer, and action. We must advocate for laws that uphold the dignity of life, offer tangible support to women in crisis, and foster a culture where choosing life is the norm.

A Better Way Forward

Instead of celebrating policies that promote abortion, let’s work toward solutions that respect life and empower women. Crisis pregnancy centers, church-based outreach programs, and community resources can provide real help and hope. Imagine a world where no woman feels abortion is her only option—not because it’s covered by insurance but because she has the support she needs to choose life.

Delaware’s new law may be a victory for the pro-abortion lobby, but it’s a loss for humanity. As believers, we must stand firm in truth, love, and action, reminding the world that every life is precious, valuable, and worth defending.

Abortion is not healthcare. It’s time we started acting like it.