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Healthy Moms and Babies Act

USA118th CongressHR-4605| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Healthy Moms and Babies Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For example, the bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover services that are provided by maternity health homes (designated providers or health teams that provide pregnancy and postpartum coordinated care services). It also establishes a demonstration program to expand telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid. The bill also establishes an advisory group on birthing practices for health care professionals, requires a study on Medicaid coverage of doula services, and establishes other requirements relating to the maternal health care workforce. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance on ways to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women and to reduce maternal mortality for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-948
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-948
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8532: Connected MOM Act
  • S 118-948: Healthy Moms and Babies Act
  • S 118-712: Connected MOM Act
Accounting and auditingAdvisory bodiesAmerican SamoaChild healthCongressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthMinority healthNorthern Mariana IslandsPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsSurgery and anesthesiaU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWomen's health

Healthy Moms and Babies Act

USA118th CongressHR-4605| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Healthy Moms and Babies Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support maternal health services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For example, the bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover services that are provided by maternity health homes (designated providers or health teams that provide pregnancy and postpartum coordinated care services). It also establishes a demonstration program to expand telehealth services for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid. The bill also establishes an advisory group on birthing practices for health care professionals, requires a study on Medicaid coverage of doula services, and establishes other requirements relating to the maternal health care workforce. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance on ways to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women and to reduce maternal mortality for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-948
Introduced in Senate
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-948
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (4)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8532: Connected MOM Act
  • S 118-948: Healthy Moms and Babies Act
  • S 118-712: Connected MOM Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdvisory bodiesAmerican SamoaChild healthCongressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthMinority healthNorthern Mariana IslandsPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthState and local government operationsSurgery and anesthesiaU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWomen's health