Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act This bill expands the scope of Medicaid coverage of pregnant women, including by extending coverage to all pregnant women regardless of otherwise applicable requirements, requiring one year of postpartum coverage, and expanding coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants.
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Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act
USA116th CongressS-3443| Senate
| Updated: 3/11/2020
Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act This bill expands the scope of Medicaid coverage of pregnant women, including by extending coverage to all pregnant women regardless of otherwise applicable requirements, requiring one year of postpartum coverage, and expanding coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants.