IMPACT to Save Moms Act
Sen. Blunt Rochester Introduces IMPACT to Save Moms Act to Reform Medicaid Maternity Payments
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Finance for review. It is actively moving forward, but there are no specific dates set for upcoming votes or hearings. There is no companion bill mentioned for this legislation.
Legislative Progress
While maternal health is a popular topic, this bill requires new spending and state-level changes that often face delays in the Senate Finance Committee.
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Pregnant individuals on Medicaid or CHIP in participating states could receive more comprehensive care from diverse teams that include mental health providers, dietitians, and perinatal health workers. The bill also extends the definition of "perinatal" care to cover one full year after pregnancy ends, ensuring longer postpartum support. The focus on risk stratification means higher-risk pregnancies could get more targeted and appropriate care.
“The term ``perinatal'' means the period beginning on the day an individual becomes pregnant and ending on the last day of the 1-year period beginning on the last day of such individual's pregnancy.”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
IMPACT to Save Moms Act
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