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MOMMIES Act
3/14/2024, 1:35 PM
Summary of Bill S 3090
The MOMMIES Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3090, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant women and new mothers. The bill focuses on addressing disparities in maternal health care, particularly for women of color and those living in rural areas.
Key provisions of the MOMMIES Act include expanding access to maternal health care services, increasing funding for maternal health research, and implementing programs to support maternal mental health. The bill also seeks to improve data collection on maternal health outcomes and increase awareness of maternal health issues among health care providers.
Overall, the MOMMIES Act is designed to address the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and ensure that all women have access to quality maternal health care. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by Congress for passage into law.
Key provisions of the MOMMIES Act include expanding access to maternal health care services, increasing funding for maternal health research, and implementing programs to support maternal mental health. The bill also seeks to improve data collection on maternal health outcomes and increase awareness of maternal health issues among health care providers.
Overall, the MOMMIES Act is designed to address the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and ensure that all women have access to quality maternal health care. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by Congress for passage into law.
Congressional Summary of S 3090
Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act or the MOMMIES Act
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health.
For example, the bill expands eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and CHIP from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy and requires such coverage to include oral health services.
The bill also establishes a demonstration program in which states receive grants to implement or expand models for maternity care homes that provide services to Medicaid or CHIP beneficiaries.
The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) gaps in coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for pregnant and postpartum women, and (2) the use of telehealth by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.
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Current Status of Bill S 3090
Bill S 3090 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 19, 2023. Bill S 3090 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 19, 2023. Bill S 3090's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of October 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3090
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3090
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3090
MOMMIES Act
MOMMIES Act
Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act
A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3090
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