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US S334

IMPACT to Save Moms Act


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Introduced
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish an alternative payment model demonstration project for maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals under State Medicaid and CHIP programs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, called the IMPACT to Save Moms Act, establishes a demonstration project for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 that allows states to test alternative payment models for maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Secretary of Health and Human Services will coordinate with various stakeholders to consider alternative payment models that aim to improve maternal health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups, stratify patients by pregnancy risk level, and include diverse maternity care teams. The bill also requires the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to publish a report on issues relating to the continuity of coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/22/2021)

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