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This bill provides states with the option to establish a "maternity health home" program for high-risk pregnant women covered by Medicaid. Under this voluntary program, eligible pregnant women can select a designated healthcare provider or team to provide coordinated, comprehensive care throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. The maternity health home would be responsible for developing individualized care plans, coordinating services across different healthcare providers, and addressing medical, behavioral, and social support needs. The bill offers states planning grants of up to $50 million to develop these programs and provides enhanced federal medical assistance funding (increased by 15 percentage points) for the first four fiscal quarters. Healthcare providers participating in the program would be required to report detailed information about the services provided, and states must track and report data on health outcomes, patient demographics, and care coordination. The program aims to improve maternal health by offering more holistic, patient-centered care, with particular attention to high-risk pregnancies and postpartum support. Importantly, participation is voluntary for both women and healthcare providers, and the bill does not mandate enrollment in a maternity health home.

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