118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2480Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on coverage under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act of certain pelvic health services furnished during the postpartum period, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Apr 6, 2023
Last action Apr 14, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 6, 2023
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Referred
Apr 14, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires (1) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance to support coverage of prenatal and postpartum pelvic health services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), (2) the Government Accountability Office to study gaps in Medicaid coverage of these and other services for postpartum women, and (3) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to educate health professionals and postpartum women on pelvic health services.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.