Coordinated Care for Moms on Medicaid: Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Homes.
This law offers states the option to establish "Maternity Health Homes" under Medicaid, providing comprehensive, coordinated care for pregnant women and new mothers up to one year postpartum. The goal is to significantly improve maternal health outcomes by ensuring timely access to specialists, mental health services, and social support, all managed through a single care team. Enrollment in this enhanced care model is voluntary for eligible women.
Key points
Allows states to offer coordinated care (Maternity Health Home) for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy and the crucial first year after birth.
Requires providers to create individualized care plans integrating medical, behavioral health, and social support services.
Provides increased federal funding incentives and planning grants for states that choose to implement this improved care coordination model.
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