arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Medicaid to Cover Recommended Vaccines for Pregnant Women at No Cost

This new law ensures that pregnant women and those shortly after pregnancy, covered by Medicaid, will have access to recommended vaccines without any out-of-pocket costs. This aims to improve maternal and child health by increasing access to important immunizations.
Key points
Medicaid will be required to cover approved vaccines for pregnant women.
Vaccines will be available at no cost to eligible women.
Changes apply to pregnant women and those up to 60 days (or 12 months in some states) after the end of pregnancy.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Maternal Immunization Coverage Act
Print number: S 1117
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2021-04-14