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Improving Maternal Health Care and Tobacco Taxes.

This act aims to enhance the health and safety of pregnant and postpartum women and their infants. It introduces changes in access to healthcare, including dental and mental health services, and supports maternal programs. Additionally, it increases taxes on tobacco products to fund these initiatives.
Key points
Expanded access to healthcare for pregnant and postpartum women, including mandatory dental coverage and extended Medicaid/CHIP coverage (up to 12 months postpartum).
Financial support for state programs improving perinatal care quality, including mobile health units in rural areas.
Increased excise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, potentially affecting their prices.
Support for training doulas and healthcare professionals in culturally competent and bias-free care.
Requirement for hospitals to notify of impending obstetric unit closures to assess community impact.
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Additional Information
CARE for Moms Act
Print number: HR 5568
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2023-09-19