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TRUSTING MTN NEWS AT 5.30, A CANCELLATION ON TIM MCGONIGAL FIRST TONIGHT. >> THIS WEEK STATE REGULATORS WILL HOLD A HEARING ON A PROPOSED RULE CHANGE THAT WOULD REQUIRE MORE DOCUMENTATION IN ORDER FOR AN ABORTION TO BE COVERED BY MEDICAID MTN SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER JONATHON AMBARIAN TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AND WHAT THE CHANGE COULD MEAN FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS. >> THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SAYS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM IS ONLY COVERING ABORTIONS THAT ARE MEDICALLY NECESSARY. BUT SOME ADVOCATES SAY THAT WOULD BE AN UNNECESSARY BARRIER TO ACCESSING AN ABORTION. >> DPHHS HAS PROPOSED A CHANGE TO STATE RULES REQUIRING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BEFORE MEDICAID PAYS FOR ABORTION SERVICES. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROHIBITS MEDICAID FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS EXCEPT IN CASES OF RAPE, INCEST. AND WHEN THE MOTHER'S LIFE IS ENDANGERED. BUT MONTANA USING STATE FUNDS COVERS ANY ABORTION THAT A PHYSICIAN DETERMINES TO BE ME