Today, HHS announced that Washington state extended Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for 12 months postpartum. This provides critical coverage to an additional 12K people.
Up to 12,000 new parents now gain access to vital care after pregnancy, thanks to American Rescue Plan and Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to strengthen maternal health
“Access to postpartum care not only saves lives, but also leads to better long-term health outcomes for both the parents and their newborns,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, states can take advantage of extending this critical care for a year after pregnancy. I applaud Washington for joining the increasing number of states working with the Administration to foster healthy families across the nation, and encourage others to join our efforts.
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