S 1598
BABIES Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:37 AM
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The BABIES Act aims to address shortages in maternity care by expanding access to birth centers and exploring better payment models for them. It provides grants to birth centers in underserved areas to help with startup or expansion costs, and establishes a Medicaid demonstration program to test more effective ways to pay for birth center services. The goal is to improve maternity outcomes, particularly for women eligible for medical assistance.
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