Indiana Planned Parenthood Faces Clinic Closures and State Funding Fight

Two Indianapolis clinics to close as federal funding is cut, while state seeks to block Medicaid payments.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a Planned Parenthood clinic building, its facade bathed in warm, golden light and deep shadows, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and the weight of the political battles surrounding the organization.The impending closure of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indianapolis exposes the ongoing political tensions over reproductive healthcare access in the state.Indianapolis Today

Two Planned Parenthood clinics in Indianapolis will close on Friday after federal funding cuts, and Indiana's attorney general has filed an appeal to block state funding to the organization should a federal ban expire. Planned Parenthood's Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky chapter announced the merger of three Indianapolis health care centers into one remaining location. The move comes as federal funding was halted under the 2025 Reconciliation Act, and Indiana also banned most abortions in 2022, requiring them to be performed in hospitals.

Why it matters

The closure of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indianapolis reduces access to reproductive healthcare services in the state, while the state's legal battle over funding aims to further limit the organization's operations. This reflects the ongoing political and ideological conflict over abortion rights and funding for Planned Parenthood.

The details

Planned Parenthood's remaining Georgetown Road location on the northwest side of Indianapolis will have 'additional appointment availability and services, including advanced and complex gynecological care and pain management options for patients with long-acting reversible contraception.' That leaves eight brick-and-mortar clinics statewide with one virtual center. The health care entity is also fighting a move by the state to further reduce its funding by blocking Medicaid payments for cancer screenings, birth control, wellness exams, pregnancy tests and sexually transmitted disease services.

  • The federal funding freeze is set to expire on July 4 unless Congress acts.
  • In 2022, Indiana banned most abortions and requires them to be performed in hospitals now.
  • In 2025, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed to lift a permanent injunction involving state funds.

The players

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky

The Planned Parenthood chapter that oversees the clinics in Indiana.

Todd Rokita

The Indiana Attorney General who filed an appeal to block state funding to Planned Parenthood.

Tanya Walton Pratt

The U.S. District Court Judge who denied Rokita's request to vacate the injunction on March 24, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Information about whether another federal prohibition has passed during the intervening period could affect how this case proceeds.”

— Tanya Walton Pratt, U.S. District Court Judge

What’s next

No appeals hearings have been set yet. Planned Parenthood has until April 13 to respond to the state's appeal.

The takeaway

The closure of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indianapolis and the state's legal battle over funding reflect the ongoing political and ideological conflict over abortion rights and access to reproductive healthcare services in Indiana.