Medicaid, postpartum coverage
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE – Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.

RS30205 / H0122

Over a third of women in Idaho do not have health insurance prior to pregnancy and do not have access to health coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. Infants and toddlers are behind in well child visits and developmental screenings. Idaho’s rate of uninsured children is also on the rise. This legislation will improve health access for pregnant/postpartum women and infants and ensure 12 months postpartum health coverage for women.

Bill Events
Date Description
02/10 Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
02/13 Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
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