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Connected MOM Act

9/12/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4977

H.R. 4977 in the 119th Congress aims to address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to enhance maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

Congressional Summary of HR 4977

Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act or the Connected MOM Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report, and provide resources for states, on coverage of remote physiologic devices and related services (e.g., blood glucose monitors) under Medicaid, so as to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

Current Status of Bill HR 4977

Bill HR 4977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4977 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4977's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of August 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4977

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4977

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4977

To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

Comments

Sylas Erickson profile image

Sylas Erickson

506

3 months ago

I support this bill.

Grant May profile image

Grant May

471

3 months ago

Hey y'all, I heard about this new bill, and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Does anyone know if it will impact healthcare costs for moms in ND? #confused