SB284 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Vivian Davis FiguresMalika Sanders-Fortier

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

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

Summary

SB284 would extend Alabama Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women from 60 days after birth to 12 months.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to not less than 12 months after delivery or involuntary miscarriage for eligible pregnant women. It requires the Alabama Medicaid Agency to submit a state plan amendment to CMS to implement this extension. The change would take effect immediately after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Pregnant women in Alabama who are eligible for Medicaid would receive up to 12 months of postpartum medical assistance after giving birth or experiencing an involuntary miscarriage.
• Alabama Medicaid Agency and the state health system would implement the extension by submitting the required state plan amendment to CMS and ensuring coverage is provided for the full 12 months.

Key Provisions

• Extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to not less than 12 months after delivery or involuntary miscarriage for eligible pregnant women.
• Alabama Medicaid Agency must submit a state plan amendment to CMS to extend postpartum coverage to 12 months.
• Effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Medicaid