To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote extended coverage of pregnant and postpartum women under the Medicaid program.
Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Helping MOMS Act of 2021
This bill permanently allows states to provide one year of postpartum coverage under Medicaid and temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for pregnancy-related services in states that choose to do so.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2555)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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