HEALTH for MOM Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 13, 2021)
Harnessing Effective and Appropriate Long-Term Health for Moms On Medicaid Act of 2021 or the HEALTH for MOM Act of 2021
This 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).
Participating maternity health homes must meet standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), including the ability to coordinate prompt access to services, develop individualized care plans, provide supportive services, and coordinate with pediatric care providers. States must conduct outreach to providers, pregnant women, and other relevant stakeholders on the availability of such health homes and must report specified information relating to the implementation and outcomes of such services.
The CMS must award grants to states to develop plans for implementation. The bill also temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for maternity health home services.
What just happenedMay 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 13, 2021
- May 13, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 13, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate