The Supreme Court on Wednesday grappled with a case testing whether South Carolina was legally allowed to cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. South Carolina restricted Planned

If South Carolina succeeds, there will be almost no check on states that discriminate against healthcare providers for any reason.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set on Wednesday to consider South Carolina's bid to strip Planned Parenthood of funding under the Medicaid program in a case that could bolster efforts by Republican-led states to deprive the reproductive healthcare and abortion provider of public money.

The Supreme Court has appeared divided in a case over whether states should be able to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

If the Supreme Court sides with South Carolina, many GOP-led states are expected to likewise block Planned Parenthood from participating in Medicaid.

Supporters of Planned Parenthood argue the state violated the Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965, which states beneficiaries “may obtain” medical treatment from any qualified provider.

In Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the court is considering whether Medicaid recipients in South Carolina have a legal right to challenge a state order prohibiting Medicaid funds from going to abortion providers.

The U.S. Supreme Court on April 2 will hear oral arguments in a case that involves Medicaid coverage for participants in South Carolina. Here's what's at stake.