HR 7475
Mamas First Act
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The Mamas First Act amends the Medicaid program to require state Medicaid plans to cover services provided by doulas and midwives, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care. The bill aims to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly for women of color, by expanding access to these supportive services. It defines key terms like doula, midwife, and culturally congruent care, and mandates that states include these services in their Medicaid plans starting January 1, 2022.
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