Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2602
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Healthy MOMMIES Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 8, 2019
Latest Action
May 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2602
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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New Hampshire
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New Mexico
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Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Healthy 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 telemedicine by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.

Text (1)
Actions (3)
05/09/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:30 PM