118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8317Mamas First Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas and midwives, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced May 8, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Referred
May 17, 2024
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover doula and midwife services, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, in a variety of settings.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 8, 2024
Introduced in House
May 8, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.