After videos came out in which Planned Parenthood officials are seen negotiating for provision of fetal tissue from abortions, Republicans in Congress asked to end funding for the organization. Not only this, Planned Parenthood has started losing its clients, as many formerly uninsured women once dependent on the organization have received coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Now when these women have received coverage under the ACT, they are less reliant on the organization for services like low-cost access to birth control, abortions and other checkups. In many states, the organization is losing its clients.

Lori Carpentier, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Mid and South Michigan, said, “Some people relied on us because they were uninsured prior to the Affordable Care Act. Now they can go anywhere for care, and some of them have been”.

The decline was visible in uptick areas like New York, New England and parts of the Midwest. Experts said some declines are positive, as the ACT has increased contraceptive coverage. Kim Custer, executive vice-president of health care, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, remained positive and affirmed that the organization will continue to have a special relation with its patients.

Experts said with insurance coverage, women can try places that provide broader range of services.