Bill · S. 3274· Senate(119-S-3274)
Healthy MOM Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Angela Alsobrooks
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act aims to protect the health of women and newborns by ensuring access to affordable health coverage during pregnancy. It establishes a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals to join various health insurance plans. The bill mandates that group health plans include maternity care for all dependents, regardless of age. It also adjusts Medicaid income eligibility standards and requires continuous 12-month coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP. Additionally, it treats pregnancy as a qualifying life event for Federal Employee Health Benefit plans.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would women be better off under this?+9
The bill provides critical maternity, labor, and postpartum coverage for pregnant individuals.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill improves healthcare access by guaranteeing maternity coverage for dependents and providing special enrollment periods for pregnant individuals.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill addresses the disproportionately high maternal mortality rate among African-American women by improving access to care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Coverage: By establishing a special enrollment period, the bill allows pregnant individuals to enroll in health insurance plans upon reporting their pregnancy or receiving confirmation from a provider. (Section 3)
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Guaranteed Maternity Care for Dependents: The bill ensures that group health plans and insurance issuers provide coverage for maternity care, including labor and delivery, for all pregnant dependents regardless of their age. (Section 4)
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Improved Federal Employee Benefits: Pregnancy will be considered a change in family status and a qualifying life event for those eligible to enroll in Federal Employee Health Benefit plans. (Section 5)
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Stable Medicaid/CHIP Coverage: The Act requires states to provide continuous 12-month coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, rather than letting coverage lapse after 60 days. (Section 7)
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Addressing Health Disparities: The bill notes that improving access to care can help reduce the high maternal mortality rates seen in certain communities of color, such as African-American, Black, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+9Good For African Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Young Adults+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Affordable Care Act Support+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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