Support for Maternity Hospitals and Maternal-Child Care
This act aims to improve access to obstetric care, especially in rural areas, by increasing hospital funding and facilitating access to medical services for pregnant and postpartum women. It ensures continuous health coverage and supports medical staff, which should lead to better maternal and child health outcomes.
Key points
Increased funding for rural hospitals and those serving a high number of Medicaid/CHIP patients to ensure access to delivery services.
Mandatory 12-month, full health coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Option to establish "health homes" for pregnant and postpartum women, offering coordinated medical care and support.
Enhanced financial support for depression and anxiety screenings during the perinatal and postpartum periods.
Streamlined access to medical care for pregnant individuals through "presumptive eligibility" for Medicaid.
Support for the maternal healthcare workforce, including facilitating the enrollment of providers from neighboring states.
Requirement for timely notification of impending hospital obstetric unit closures and collection of data related to labor and delivery services.
Introduced
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