The Keeping Obstetrics Local Act enhances financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services.
The Keeping Obstetrics Local Act amends titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to enhance financial support for rural and safety net hospitals providing maternity, labor, and delivery services to vulnerable populations. Key provisions include requiring 12-month continuous, full benefit coverage for pregnant individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, establishing health homes for pregnant and postpartum women, and providing guidance on supporting and improving access to Medicaid and CHIP coverage of services provided by doulas and certain maternal health professionals.
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