Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Healthy 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 telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily planning and birth controlHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careMedicaidMinority healthRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsWomen's health
Healthy MOMMIES Act
USA116th CongressHR-2602| House
| Updated: 5/9/2019
Healthy 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 telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightDental careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily planning and birth controlHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careMedicaidMinority healthRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsWomen's health