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Easier Health Insurance Access and 12-Month Postpartum Care for Mothers.

This law mandates a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals, allowing them to immediately access comprehensive health coverage outside of standard enrollment times. It also requires insurance plans to cover maternity care for all pregnant dependents, regardless of age. Crucially, it makes 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage mandatory under Medicaid and CHIP, replacing the previous 60-day limit, significantly improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Key points
Immediate Insurance Access: Pregnant individuals can enroll in health plans immediately upon reporting or confirming pregnancy (Special Enrollment Period).
Mandatory Dependent Maternity Coverage: Insurance plans must cover pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care for all dependents, regardless of their age.
Extended Postpartum Coverage: Medicaid and CHIP coverage is required to last for a full 12 months after birth, extending care beyond the current 60-day period.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6242
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2025-11-20
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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 119_HR_6242.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate Insurance Access: Pregnant individuals can enroll in health plans immediately upon reporting or confirming pregnancy (Special Enrollment Period).
  • Mandatory Dependent Maternity Coverage: Insurance plans must cover pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care for all dependents, regardless of their age.
  • Extended Postpartum Coverage: Medicaid and CHIP coverage is required to last for a full 12 months after birth, extending care beyond the current 60-day period.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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