Bill > HR4074

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop comprehensive guidance for Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of pelvic health services during the prenatal and postpartum periods. The guidance will include best practices for payment models, financing options, and technical assistance for state agencies to improve access to pelvic health services. The bill defines the postpartum period as the longer of the lactation period or six months after pregnancy and specifies covered pelvic health services as pelvic floor examinations and physical therapy. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on coverage gaps for postpartum women. The legislation also mandates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop an educational campaign to train healthcare professionals and educate postpartum women about pelvic floor examinations and pelvic health physical therapy. The bill defines these services in detail, including the components of pelvic floor examinations and the goals of pelvic health physical therapy, and authorizes $2 million in funding annually from 2026 to 2030 to support the education campaign. The overall aim is to improve postpartum healthcare and awareness of pelvic health issues.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4074/all-info