HB 234 DE

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This Act requires the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance to take the necessary steps to expand Medicaid coverage to pregnant women from the current coverage of 60-days from the end of pregnancy under federal Medicaid regulations to 12 months from the end of pregnancy. As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women receiving Medicaid benefits cannot be dropped so comprehensive medical care and other health care services have continued beyond 60 days until 12 months after the end of pregnancy by virtue of the federal Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists. This Act would continue that coverage after the Determination is not renewed. In the event that coverage under the Determination ends before the State Plan Amendment is approved, the State will be obligated to provide the cost of coverage for services provided to pregnant women during the period from 60 days until 12 months after pregnancy ends. Insurance coverage is a critical factor in determining women’s access to affordable postpartum care and is a key strategy for reducing preventable maternal mortality. Extending the period postpartum during which insurance coverage is available will help close the disparity in the maternal morbidity and mortality rate, improve access for preventive services and comprehensive care for chronic conditions, including behavioral health, and accordingly, improve the overall health outcomes among Black women and women of other races.

• Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic · primary
• Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
• Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
• Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
• S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
• Sarah McBride · primary

1. Jun 8, 2021 Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House · lower
2. Jun 16, 2021 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 7 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · lower
3. Jun 17, 2021 Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House · lower
4. Jun 21, 2021 Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 3 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits · lower
5. May 17, 2022 Amendment HA 1 to HB 234 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
6. May 19, 2022 Amendment HA 1 to HB 234 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
7. May 19, 2022 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
8. May 19, 2022 Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate · upper
9. Jun 15, 2022 Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits · upper
10. Jun 15, 2022 Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate · upper
11. Jun 16, 2022 Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits · upper
12. Jun 21, 2022 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
13. Jul 25, 2022 Signed by Governor · executive