118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6004MOMMIES Act

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

Health
Introduced Oct 19, 2023
Last action Nov 3, 2023
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Introduced
Oct 19, 2023
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Referred
Nov 3, 2023
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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 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 te...

Provisions · 6 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Nov 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 19, 2023
Introduced in House