Bill · S. 4481· Senate(119-S-4481)
IMPACT to Save Moms Act
- Introduced
- 5/11/2026
- Last activity
- 5/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "IMPACT to Save Moms Act," requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a demonstration project from fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The project allows States to test different payment models for maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP. The Secretary is directed to coordinate with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers and patient organizations. The program aims to address maternal health disparities, mortality, and morbidity. States must apply to participate in this demonstration project. Finally, the Secretary must evaluate the project's impact and report the findings to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill is designed to improve maternal health outcomes and address mortality and morbidity for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill specifically targets demographic groups facing elevated rates of maternal mortality and health disparities through specialized care teams and trained providers.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill seeks to address health disparities that disproportionately affect many minority communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Maternal Health Outcomes: The project aims to allow States to test payment models designed to improve health outcomes for individuals from demographic groups facing elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and health disparities (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Personalized Care Based on Risk: The Secretary is encouraged to consider models that stratify patients by pregnancy risk level and adjust payments accordingly (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Expanded Care Settings: The bill considers the inclusion of non-hospital birth settings, such as freestanding birth centers (Section 2(c)(4)).
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Diverse and Specialized Care Teams: The project may include diverse maternity care teams featuring mental and behavioral health providers, registered dietitians, and perinatal health workers (Section 2(c)(6)).
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Addressing Specific Health Needs: The project allows for the consideration of social determinants of maternal health, maternal mental health conditions, and substance use disorders (Section 2(c)(5) and Section 2(c)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+8Good For African Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Improves Mental Health Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 5/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.