HB448 Alabama 2020 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Medicaid, extend postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women to one year after birth

Description

<p class="bill_description"> Under federal law, a pregnant woman who is eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid must be provided medical assistance for a period of 60 days after giving birth</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would extend the period during which a pregnant woman who is eligible to receive medical assistance under Medicaid may continue to receive Medicaid assistance from 60 days to one year after giving birth</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to Medicaid; to extend the postpartum coverage period for pregnant women eligible for Medicaid assistance. </p>

Subjects

Medicaid