MOMMIES Act

Extended Health Coverage: The bill extends Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals from 60 days to a one-year period starting on the last day of pregnancy (Section 2(a)).

Comprehensive Benefits: It ensures that coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals includes all items and services covered under the State plan, providing continuity of care (Section 2(b)).

Oral Health Care: The bill requires coverage for oral health services, including preventive, diagnostic, periodontal, and restorative care, for pregnant and postpartum individuals (Section 2(c)).

Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project: This project aims to improve maternity and infant care outcomes, increase birth equity, and provide better access to prenatal and postpartum care (Section 3(c)).

Support Services: The demonstration project seeks to integrate essential support services such as food access, nutrition, and mental health support into care (Section 3(g)).

Improved Primary Care Payments: The bill adjusts payment rates for primary care services furnished by certain providers, which includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and midwives (Section 4(a)).

State Financial and Administrative Requirements: The bill includes "Maintenance of Effort" provisions that prevent federal payments to States if they implement more restrictive eligibility standards or reduce the scope of medical assistance for pregnant individuals (Section 2(d)).

State Application Process: Participation in the Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project requires States to submit an application to the Secretary (Section 3(e)).