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Easier Health Insurance Access for Pregnant Individuals and Postpartum Care

This act makes it easier for pregnant individuals to get health insurance by creating special enrollment periods. It also ensures that insurance plans cover maternity care, childbirth, and postpartum care for all eligible individuals, including dependents. Additionally, the act strengthens and makes permanent 12-month continuous coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Key points
Pregnant individuals can enroll in health insurance outside of regular enrollment periods as soon as pregnancy is reported.
Insurance plans must cover full maternity care, childbirth, and postpartum care, including for dependents.
Medicaid and CHIP programs will be required to provide 12 months of continuous coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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Print number: 117_S_3239
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy MOM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3239.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pregnant individuals can enroll in health insurance outside of regular enrollment periods as soon as pregnancy is reported.
  • Insurance plans must cover full maternity care, childbirth, and postpartum care, including for dependents.
  • Medicaid and CHIP programs will be required to provide 12 months of continuous coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

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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