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Maternal Support: Extended Healthcare Coverage and New Medicaid Services

This act expands healthcare access for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid, extending coverage to one year after childbirth. Additionally, Medicaid will cover services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants, aiming to improve the quality and accessibility of maternal support.
Key points
Extended Health Coverage: Pregnant and postpartum women will be covered by Medicaid for 365 days (one year) after the end of their pregnancy, instead of the previous 60 days.
New Medicaid Services: Medicaid will fund services from doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants, making it easier to access support during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
Financial Support for States: The federal government will cover 100% of the additional costs incurred by states due to the expanded benefits, encouraging rapid implementation of the changes.
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Print number: 117_S_1977
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1977.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extended Health Coverage: Pregnant and postpartum women will be covered by Medicaid for 365 days (one year) after the end of their pregnancy, instead of the previous 60 days.
  • New Medicaid Services: Medicaid will fund services from doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants, making it easier to access support during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
  • Financial Support for States: The federal government will cover 100% of the additional costs incurred by states due to the expanded benefits, encouraging rapid implementation of the changes.
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. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

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 2026-01-02.

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