The MOMMA's Act: Improving Maternal Health and Care

Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

The bill directly impacts pregnant and postpartum women by extending their health insurance coverage from 60 days to one year and mandates coverage for oral health services, while also increasing the cost of tobacco products for consumers.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Pregnant and postpartum women

They receive extended health insurance coverage and mandatory oral health benefits.

Tobacco consumers

They face higher costs for tobacco products due to increased federal excise taxes.

State health departments

They are eligible for federal grants to develop perinatal quality collaboratives and must report standardized maternal mortality data.

Health care providers

They may be required to participate in implicit bias and cultural competency training.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The MOMMA's Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 116th Congress to address rising maternal mortality rates in the United States. context

Summary

This bill aims to reduce in the U.S. by standardizing data collection, funding state-based quality improvement programs, and expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum women to one year. It also funds training for health professionals and increases federal es on various tobacco products to help fund these initiatives.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill directly impacts pregnant and postpartum women by extending their health insurance coverage from 60 days to one year and mandates coverage for oral health services, while also increasing the cost of tobacco products for consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my Medicaid coverage last under this bill?

If enacted, the bill extends Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum women to one year after the end of the pregnancy.

Does this bill change dental coverage?

Yes, it requires states to provide coverage for oral health services, including preventive, diagnostic, and restorative care, for pregnant and postpartum women.

How will these programs be funded?

The bill includes significant increases to federal es on various tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Shift to 1-year postpartum coverage

The bill represents a significant policy shift by extending the standard Medicaid postpartum coverage period from 60 days to one year.

Medicaid Children's Health Insurance Program

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Tobacco tax as funding mechanism

The bill explicitly links the funding of maternal health initiatives to the revenue generated by increasing federal excise taxes on tobacco products.

Department of Health and Human Services

Connected Entities

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Analysis Score

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Significance85
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Controversy60
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Entertainment10
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Buzz40
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