HB 4 – Medicaid twelve month postpartum coverage – PASSED!

Governor Gordon called this signature legislation. Before HB4 passed the 67th, pregnant women could only access Medicaid for 60 days after the birth of their baby. The American Rescue Plan Act enabled states to expand that coverage to a full year after birth. We know that maternal mortality still happens during childbirth as well as in the first week postpartum. We also know 53% of deaths happen between 7 days and 12 months postpartum. This extension will save lives.