Easier Access to Health Insurance for Pregnant Individuals and New Mothers.
This law significantly improves access to maternity care by creating a mandatory special enrollment period, allowing pregnant individuals to immediately sign up for health insurance outside of standard enrollment windows. It also mandates 12 months of continuous health coverage after childbirth under Medicaid and CHIP, and ensures full maternity coverage for all dependents, regardless of age.
Key points
Pregnant individuals gain the right to immediately enroll in health insurance (special enrollment period) in group, individual, and federal employee plans.
Medicaid and CHIP programs must now provide 12 months of continuous coverage after delivery, significantly improving postpartum care.
Health plans must cover maternity care costs (labor, delivery, postpartum care) for all covered dependents, including minors, regardless of their age.
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