arrow_back Back to App

Increased Federal Funding for Maternal Health Care under Medicaid

This act boosts federal funding for states that expand maternal health care services under Medicaid. The goal is to improve access to care before, during, and after childbirth, including telehealth and mental health services, potentially leading to better health outcomes and safety for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Key points
Higher federal matching rate for states increasing Medicaid maternal health expenditures.
Expanded definition of maternal health services to include telehealth, home visits, and mental health support.
Support for a wider range of providers, including midwives, doulas, and social workers, in delivering care.
States must use additional funds to supplement, not supplant, existing maternal health care funding.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6612
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Process start date: 2022-02-04
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6612.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher federal matching rate for states increasing Medicaid maternal health expenditures.
  • Expanded definition of maternal health services to include telehealth, home visits, and mental health support.
  • Support for a wider range of providers, including midwives, doulas, and social workers, in delivering care.
  • States must use additional funds to supplement, not supplant, existing maternal health care funding.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Health Family Benefits