Becker's Healthcare December 7, 2021
As part of a comprehensive plan to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S., the White House is urging all states to provide postpartum coverage for one year through their Medicaid programs.
The plan, released by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ administration Dec. 7, is a “nationwide call to action to both the public and private sectors to help improve health outcomes for parents and infants,” according to a White House statement.
The administration is encouraging all states to expand postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months as part of the effort, and CMS will release new guidance to support states in doing so in April...
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