SB 505
Providing Medicaid coverage for postpartum health care
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Bill overview
This bill expands Medicaid coverage in West Virginia to include postpartum healthcare for pregnant women and new parents, as well as children up to the age of two. It establishes eligibility criteria based on family income, which must not exceed 185% of the official poverty guidelines. This means that families with lower incomes will gain access to necessary healthcare services following childbirth and during the early years of their child’s life. The goal is to improve health outcomes for new mothers and young children.
Key provisions
- Extends Medicaid eligibility to pregnant women and new parents up to 24 months postpartum.
- Includes children up to age two in Medicaid coverage.
- Eligibility is tied to family income, not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- Individuals must otherwise meet standard Medicaid eligibility requirements.
- The bill adds a new section to the West Virginia Code regarding postpartum healthcare coverage.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- New parents
- Children under the age of two
- Medicaid recipients
- Families with low incomes
Notable changes
- Expands the timeframe for Medicaid coverage to include postpartum care up to 24 months after birth.
- Includes children under two years old in Medicaid eligibility for the first time.
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