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The Healthy MOM Act (H.R. 6716)

Original title: Healthy MOM Act

December 17, 2024

maternal healthhealth insurancemedicaidpregnancyhealthcare access

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes federal law to ensure pregnant individuals can access health insurance outside of standard enrollment windows, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs for maternity care and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Pregnant individuals

They gain the right to enroll in health insurance plans at any time during pregnancy.

Health insurance issuers

They must update enrollment policies and coverage mandates to include maternity care for all dependents.

State Medicaid programs

They are required to provide 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage to all eligible individuals.

Federal employees

They gain the ability to change their health plan enrollment status due to pregnancy.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires all health insurance plans to allow pregnant individuals to enroll in coverage at any time during their pregnancy. It also mandates that all health plans covering dependents must include maternity care and makes 12-month coverage permanent for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees nationwide.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I enroll in a health plan if I become pregnant?
Under this bill, you would be able to enroll in a plan starting on the date your pregnancy is reported to the health insurance issuer or confirmed by a healthcare provider.
Does this bill change my Medicaid coverage?
Yes, it makes 12-month coverage mandatory for all states, ensuring you remain covered for a full year after giving birth regardless of your state's previous policies.
Will my dependent daughter be covered for maternity care?
The bill requires that any health plan offering dependent coverage must include maternity care for all dependents, regardless of their age.

Why It Matters

The bill changes federal law to ensure pregnant individuals can access health insurance outside of standard enrollment windows, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs for maternity care and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants.

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Mandatory Postpartum Coverage

The bill shifts 12-month postpartum coverage from a state-option under the American Rescue Plan Act to a federal requirement for all states.

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