SB284 Summary

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

• Requires the Alabama Medicaid Agency to submit a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement the 12-month postpartum coverage period.

• Identifies Alabama's maternal mortality rate of 36.4 deaths per 100,000 live births as sixth highest nationally, with nearly 70 percent of pregnancy-related deaths deemed preventable.

• Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.