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Recent federal action advances key maternal health policies

(5 days ago) WebThe FY2023 Omnibus appropriations bill permanently grant states the option to provide 12 months of Medicaid coverage for postpartum women and children. Recent legislative and administrative federal government action shows a focus on improving maternal health …

https://www.naco.org/news/recent-federal-action-advances-key-maternal-health-policies

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FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala - The White House

(Just Now) WebThis maternal health work by Vice President Harris and other Congressional leaders is now a key component of the Build Back Better Act, which will expand access to maternal care and make

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/07/fact-sheet-vice-president-kamala-harris-announces-call-to-action-to-reduce-maternal-mortality-and-morbidity/

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Federal Public Policy and Legislative Solutions for …

(1 days ago) Web12-month postpartum period. Regarding legislation introduced in the 117th Congress, AHA supports provisions of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (H.R. 959/S. 346), which seeks to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes.

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2021/04/Federal-maternal-health-policies_April%202021.pdf

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Federal Public Policy and Legislative Solutions for …

(7 days ago) Webpermanently granted states the option to provide 12 months of postpartum coverage to women rather than coverage for 60 days. Previously, states were able to exercise this substance use disorder (SUD) and crisis response for maternal mental health. The legislation also required updates to Medicaid policies for mental health, including

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2023/09/Federal-Public-Policy-Legislative-Solutions-Improving-Maternal%20Health_August%202023_Final.pdf

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Maternal and Child Health Provisions Enacted in FY 2023 …

(3 days ago) WebThe legislation also funded a number of maternal and child health programs. Behavioral Health. The legislation provides funding for several programs addressing mental illness, substance use disorder, and crisis response, including for pediatric and maternal mental health. or have given birth within the preceding 12 …

https://www.aha.org/advocacy/2023-02-28-maternal-and-child-health-provisions-enacted-fy-2023-omnibus-appropriations-package

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WHITE HOUSE BLUEPRINT FOR ADDRESSING THE …

(3 days ago) WebTHE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS from 60 days to a full 12 months postpartum and ensuring that the federal government serves as Congress must act as well. For example, the FY 2023 President’s

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Maternal-Health-Blueprint.pdf

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FACT SHEET: President Biden’s and Vice President Harris's …

(6 days ago) Web• A Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Providers will be trained on mental health during pregnancy, and women will have access to a national, confidential, 24-hour, toll-free hotline if they are

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/24/fact-sheet-president-bidens-maternal-health-blueprint-delivers-for-women-mothers-and-families/

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Maternal Health - Federal & Legislative Actions HIMSS

(9 days ago) WebBlack Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. Additionally, there continues to be pressure to see the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (H.R. 959/S. 346), known as the “Momnibus”, signed into law. The Momnibus is a comprehensive legislative package composed of 12 individual bills that address every dimension of this U.S. maternal

https://www.himss.org/what-we-do-public-policy-advocacy/maternal-health-federal-legislative-actions

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Postpartum Coverage Extension in the American Rescue …

(3 days ago) WebThe American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 gives states a new option to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months. Currently, Medicaid covers almost half of births nationally, with

https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/postpartum-coverage-extension-in-the-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021/

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Maternal Health in the Build Back Better Act KFF

(8 days ago) WebThe 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) gave states the option to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months for up to five years, which some states plan to adopt. The BBBA builds upon this

https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/maternal-health-in-the-build-back-better-act/

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than Half of All

(2 days ago) Web“Last year, I launched a Call to Action for states to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum women from 2 months to 12 months. Medicaid covers approximately 40 percent of all births nationwide, and one-fourth of pregnancy-related deaths occur between one and a half months and one year postpartum,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-more-half-all-states-have-expanded-access-12-months-medicaid

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Expanding Postpartum Medicaid Coverage KFF

(2 days ago) WebH.R. 4996 Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 (sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly), would amend the Medicaid program to allow states the option to extend continuous coverage

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/issue-brief/expanding-postpartum-medicaid-coverage/

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AMCHP Leads 109 National Organizations in Supporting …

(5 days ago) WebWe look forward to working with you to ensure that postpartum individuals in every state and territory have access to a minimum of 12- months of Medicaid coverage. Please contact Amy Haddad, Chief Government Affairs Officer for the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), at [email protected] for more …

https://amchp.org/2022/11/14/amchp-leads-109-national-organizations-in-supporting-permanent-nationwide-12-month-postpartum-medicaid-coverage-in-year-end-legislation/

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Maternal Health Policies: Will Congress Act During the Lame Duck

(Just Now) WebBy Maggie Clark and Kay Johnson. As the 117 th Congress completes its work in the ”lame duck” session this month, policy makers are considering a range of maternal health policy priorities. These changes are urgently needed: the nation’s maternal mortality rate increased for the fourth year in a row in 2021, and the latest data from the …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2022/12/12/maternal-health-policies-will-congress-act-during-the-lame-duck-session/

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State Medicaid Opportunities to Support Mental Health of …

(2 days ago) WebState option to extend postpartum coverage to 12 months for pregnant women in Medicaid and CHIP following the end of pregnancy. Initially limited to five years, this option was made permanent under the bipartisan 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Federal law for Medicaid’s EPSDT child health benefit requires that all “optional

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/01/23/state-medicaid-opportunities-to-support-mental-health-of-mothers-and-babies-during-the-12-month-postpartum-period/

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Kaine Cosponsors Bill to Expand Maternal Health Care Options

(4 days ago) WebGuarantee 12-months of continuous Medicaid eligibility for postpartum women. Kaine worked to pass legislation to make permanent the state option to provide 12 months of postpartum care for low-income women under Medicaid. This was a major expansion of maternal health care, as Medicaid previously provided postpartum …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-cosponsors-bill-to-expand-maternal-health-care-options

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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis

(8 days ago) Web“This legislation will help address the maternal health crisis in this country by ensuring that Medicaid covers the full spectrum of care that mothers and infants need.” “The United States has a terrible track record when it comes to maternal mortality, and it’s costing women their lives,” said Senator Warren (D-MA).

https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-address-maternal-health-crisis-expand-coverage-of-doula-care

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Closing Gaps in Maternal Health Coverage: Medicaid/CHIP …

(1 days ago) WebIn 2019 and 2020, five federal bills were proposed to extend Medicaid/CHIP coverage for 12 months continuously following the end of pregnancy, reflecting various approaches to financing and required state actions. The Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (Helping MOMS) Act of 2019 (H.R. 4996), which would allow states to adopt an …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2021/jan/closing-gaps-maternal-health-postpartum-medicaid-chip

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Texas lawmakers extend Medicaid access after birth to improve …

(6 days ago) WebHouse Bill 12, authored by Rep. Toni Rose, extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from two months to 12 months. It's currently awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature, and if signed into law, would go

https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2023-06-09/texas-postpartum-medicaid-maternal-mortality

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Black Maternal Health: New Jersey demands justice - Bergen Record

(3 days ago) WebOur state, which ranks 47th in maternal deaths, sees an average of 37 women die out of every 100,000 live births, compared to 16 nationally. For women and babies of color, the statistics are even

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2021/05/21/black-maternal-health-new-jersey-demands-justice/5182778001/

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Maternal mortality rates improve in latest CDC report, following a

(7 days ago) WebThe maternal mortality rate in 2022 was 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births. That's a significant decrease from the 2021 rate of 32.9, but it's still much higher than the rate in other wealthy

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/02/1248563521/maternal-mortality-rates-2022-cdc

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Department of Health Maternal and Child Health

(4 days ago) WebMaternal and Child Health Consortia (MCHC) The MCHC are non-profit partners that engage in various activities that work closely with the Department of Health to promote quality health services in New Jersey. You'll find our MCHC partners mentioned throughout the Maternal and Child Health site. Learn More. This is the Maternal and …

https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/maternalchild/

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After Roe: Options to Address Medicaid Coverage Policy Related …

(4 days ago) WebAdopting the Medicaid postpartum coverage extension can help to improve maternal health and coverage stability and help address racial disparities in maternal health. A provision in ARPA gives

https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/after-roe-options-to-address-medicaid-coverage-policy-related-to-maternal-and-child-health/

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Department of Health New Jersey Maternal Data Center

(1 days ago) WebThe Department of Health is committed to using research, data, and state-wide outreach collaboratives to end preventable morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in New Jersey maternity care and to improve health outcomes for mothers. On this site, you will find: The most recent maternal data; Information about state services and resources

https://nj.gov/health/maternal/

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of Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey, Inc.

(9 days ago) WebIn recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey visited incarcerated persons at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility to talk about the importance of maternal health education and advocacy. Cervical Health Awareness Month at PPNCSNJ. Jan. 18, 2024 2023 PPNCSNJ Wrapped. Jan. …

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-northern-central-southern-new-jersey

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Congress Recognizes Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

(8 days ago) WebToday, Congress introduced a resolution declaring May 5-11, 2024 “Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week” - marking the first time Congress has officially recognized Maternal Mental Health Awareness. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), who serve as co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced the resolution ( …

https://www.2020mom.org/blog/2024/4/congress-recognizes-maternal-mental-health-awareness-week-2024

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