S. 1542

Referred to Committee

MOMMIES Act

Introduced 5/10/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

5/10/2021 • Senate

Summary

Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act or the MOMMIES Act

This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health.

For example, the bill expands eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and CHIP from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy and requires such coverage to include oral health services.

The bill also establishes a demonstration program in which states receive grants to implement or expand models for maternity care homes that provide services to Medicaid or CHIP beneficiaries.

The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) gaps in coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for pregnant and postpartum women, and (2) the use of telehealth by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.

Introduced in Senate • 5/10/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and health-based discriminationEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily planning and birth controlForeign language and bilingual programsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive care