NY A05279

Extends Medicaid eligibility for pregnant and postpartum individuals from one year to two years following the end of pregnancy, regardless of changes in family income

Extends automatic Medicaid eligibility for children born to covered individuals from one year to two years after birth, removing the requirement that the child remain in the mother's household

Establishes a health expense account program by July 1, 2027, providing up to $1,250 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket pregnancy-related costs including doula services, midwifery care, lactation support, prenatal vitamins, and transportation to medical care

Expands Medicaid coverage to include all pregnancy-related and postpartum services, specifically including treatment for maternal mental health conditions

Requires the Department of Health to create and distribute informative pamphlets on maternal depression in English and six other languages, covering signs and symptoms, how to seek help, postpartum medical issues, and complaint filing information