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HI HR14

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Kitagawa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services requested to provide budget estimate and legislative recommendations for expanding Med-QUEST coverage to post-partum women for 12 months following childbirth
  • Current Medicaid pregnancy coverage expires 60 days after childbirth, leaving many women without health insurance during the vulnerable post-partum period
  • Resolution cites that adequate medical attention could prevent three out of five post-partum deaths and notes U.S. maternal mortality rates have more than doubled over the past 30 years
  • At least six states (California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee) are working to extend Medicaid coverage to one full year after childbirth
  • Department of Human Services required to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2021 Regular Session convenes

Legislative Description

Requesting That The Department Of Human Services Provide An Estimate Of The Budget Appropriation And Legislative Action Necessary To Fund An Expansion Of Med-quest Coverage To All Post-partum Women For A Period Of Twelve Months Following Childbirth.

Department of Human Services

Last Action

Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 39

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness3/10/2020

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