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More Vaccines for Pregnant Women in Medicaid/CHIP

This bill aims to increase recommended vaccinations for pregnant women enrolled in the Medicaid or CHIP health programs. It requires federal agencies to issue guidance to states on improving access to vaccines and education, and mandates a study on reasons for low vaccination rates.
Key points
Requires federal agencies to develop guidance for states on how to help pregnant women in Medicaid/CHIP get recommended vaccines (like flu, Tdap).
Encourages states to make it easier for doctors to provide these vaccines and inform patients about them.
Mandates a study to find out how many pregnant women in these programs are not vaccinated and why.
May lead to tracking vaccination rates as a measure of health program quality.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1114
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maternal Immunization Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1114.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires federal agencies to develop guidance for states on how to help pregnant women in Medicaid/CHIP get recommended vaccines (like flu, Tdap).
  • Encourages states to make it easier for doctors to provide these vaccines and inform patients about them.
  • Mandates a study to find out how many pregnant women in these programs are not vaccinated and why.
  • May lead to tracking vaccination rates as a measure of health program quality.
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 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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