SENATE 1977117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act
- Last Action
- 6/8/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-08Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2021-06-08Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-08 (00)
Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act
This bill expands the scope of Medicaid coverage of pregnant women, including by extending coverage to all pregnant women regardless of otherwise applicable requirements, requiring one year of postpartum coverage, and expanding coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants.
Cosponsors (1)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Subjects
- Child health
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Medicaid
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's health
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