House Bill 5189
116th Congress(2019-2020)
BABIES Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5189
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services Act or the BABIES Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a Medicaid demonstration program to improve freestanding birth center services for women with low-risk pregnancies.
Among other things, the CMS must (1) publish criteria for freestanding birth centers to participate in the program, including specified accreditation, licensure, and service requirements; (2) publish guidance for states to establish prospective payment systems under Medicaid for program participants; and (3) award planning grants for states to develop program proposals. The CMS may choose up to six states to participate in the program.
November 20, 2019
11/21/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/20/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
11/20/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:25 AM