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IA SF2354
IA SF2354A bill for an act relating to pregnancy support including by creating the more options for maternal support program and expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage and making appropriations.(Formerly SSB 3145; See SF 2381.)
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Introduced
02/21/2022
02/21/2022
In Committee
02/21/2022
02/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Introduced Session
89th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to pregnancy support including by creating the more options for maternal support program and expanding Medicaid postpartum coverage and making appropriations.(Formerly SSB 3145; See SF 2381.)
AI Summary
This bill creates the More Options for Maternal Support Program, a statewide program to promote healthy pregnancies and childbirth through nonprofit organizations that provide pregnancy support services. The program offers various services, including nutritional support, housing and employment assistance, adoption education, parenting classes, and medical referrals. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment to provide 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage for pregnant women enrolled in the Medicaid program. The bill appropriates $2 million for the More Options for Maternal Support Program and $5.6 million and $8.9 million for the Medicaid extended postpartum coverage option in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 fiscal years, respectively.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Human Resources (Senate)
Last Action
NOBA: Senate Full Approps (on 04/04/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SF2354 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - NOBA: Senate Full Approps | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/NOBA/1288795.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/attachments/SF2354.html |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SF2354.pdf |
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