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Introduced
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
In Committee
05/09/2019
05/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers. This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health. For example, the bill expands eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and CHIP from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy and requires such coverage to include oral health services. The bill also establishes a demonstration program in which states receive grants to implement or expand models for maternity care homes that provide services to Medicaid or CHIP beneficiaries. The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) gaps in coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for pregnant and postpartum women, and (2) the use of telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.
AI Summary
This bill, the Healthy MOMMIES Act, proposes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to improve maternal health outcomes for low-income women. Key provisions include:
- Expanding Medicaid and CHIP eligibility for postpartum coverage from 60 days to 1 year after pregnancy, and requiring such coverage to include oral health services.
- Establishing a demonstration program where states receive grants to implement or expand maternity care home models that provide coordinated, evidence-based care management to Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
- Requiring the Government Accountability Office to report on gaps in coverage for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid and CHIP, as well as the use of telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.
- Directing the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to study coverage of doula care under Medicaid, and requiring the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance to states on increasing access to doula services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (43)
Ayanna Pressley (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Katherine Clark (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Joseph Kennedy (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Lucy McBath (D),
Donald McEachin (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2602/all-info | 05/09/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2602/BILLS-116hr2602ih.pdf | 05/17/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2602/BILLS-116hr2602ih.pdf.pdf | 05/17/2019 |
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