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IA SF2381

IA SF2381
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 SF 2354, SSB 3145.)


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Introduced
04/04/2022
In Committee
04/05/2022
Crossed Over
04/05/2022
Passed
Dead
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 SF 2354, SSB 3145.)

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 aims to provide services such as nutritional assistance, housing and employment support, adoption services, and parenting education. 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 Medicaid. The bill appropriates $1 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)

Appropriations (Senate)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. Vote Total: 0-0 (on 05/24/2022)

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