HB360 Summary

• Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women from 60 days to 12 months following delivery or involuntary miscarriage.

• Alabama Medicaid Agency shall continue providing medical assistance to women eligible for pregnant women's Medicaid for the extended 12-month period.

• Alabama Medicaid Agency may request a federal waiver or authorization if necessary and may delay implementation until approval is granted.

• Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval.

• Legislative findings cite Alabama's maternal mortality rate of 36.4 deaths per 100,000 live births as of 2018, more than double the national rate of 20.6.