118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4585 — Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act

“To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for maternal health care services.”

Health

Introduced Jul 12, 2023

Last action Jul 20, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 12, 2023

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Referred

Jul 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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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides a 90% federal matching rate for Medicaid maternal health care expenditures that exceed 2019 levels. Qualifying services must be provided by maternity care providers or perinatal health workers (e.g., doulas) and include prenatal and postpartum telehealth services, home visits, and behavioral health care.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

Jul 20, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Jul 14, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 12, 2023

Introduced in House

Jul 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.