Improved Postpartum Care: Access to Pelvic Health Services
This act aims to enhance access to crucial health services for women after childbirth, including pelvic examinations and physical therapy. It will ensure better coverage for these services under Medicaid and CHIP, and raise awareness about their importance. This means easier access to specialized care that can help with postpartum health issues.
Key points
Medicaid and CHIP will be required to cover pelvic health examinations and physical therapy for postpartum women.
An educational campaign will be launched for women and healthcare professionals to increase awareness about postpartum pelvic health.
A study will be conducted to identify gaps in current insurance coverage to better inform future actions.
Introduced
Citizen Poll