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Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act

7/17/2025, 11:01 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4150

The bill, designated as H.R. 4150 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 25, 2025, aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance Medicaid funding for maternal health care services by instituting a higher Federal matching rate for escalated expenditures in this area.

Congressional Summary of HR 4150

Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act

This bill provides a 90% federal matching rate for Medicaid maternal health care expenditures that exceed 2019 levels. Qualifying services must be provided by maternity care providers or perinatal health workers (e.g., doulas) and include prenatal and postpartum telehealth services, home visits, and behavioral health care.

Current Status of Bill HR 4150

Bill HR 4150 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2025. Bill HR 4150 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2025.  Bill HR 4150's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4150

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
46
Democrat Cosponsors
46
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4150

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4150

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for maternal health care services.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for maternal health care services.

Comments

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Astrid Snow

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7 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It might sound nice on the surface, but I'm worried about how it could impact our taxes and the overall economy. I'm all for helping mothers and babies, but I'm not sure this is the best way to do it. Just my two cents.