Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 8, 2021Health
S. 1977
Improving Coverage and Care for Mothers Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 8, 2021)
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.
What just happenedJun 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateJun 8, 2021
- Jun 8, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jun 8, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate