Easier Access to Healthcare for Pregnant and Postpartum Women.
This act aims to facilitate access to health insurance for pregnant women by introducing special enrollment periods. It also ensures comprehensive maternity care coverage, including for dependent children, and extends Medicaid coverage postpartum to 12 months. The goal is to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Key points
Special enrollment period for pregnant individuals, starting from the date pregnancy is reported.
Mandatory full coverage of maternity care, including labor, delivery, and postpartum care, for all insured individuals, including dependents, regardless of age.
Extension of Medicaid and CHIP coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to 12 months, ensuring continuous care.
Pregnancy recognized as a qualifying life event for federal employee health benefit plans, simplifying access to coverage.
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