The Mamas First Act expands Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers.

The Mamas First Act amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers. This includes prenatal, labor, and postpartum care. The bill also defines the qualifications for these providers and prohibits cost-sharing for these services. The changes will apply to medical assistance furnished on or after January 1, 2027. The act aims to address the high maternal mortality rates in the United States, particularly among Black women and Indigenous women.

The Mamas First Act expands Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers.

The Mamas First Act amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers. This includes prenatal, labor, and postpartum care. The bill also defines the qualifications for these providers and prohibits cost-sharing for these services. The changes will apply to medical assistance furnished on or after January 1, 2027. The act aims to address the high maternal mortality rates in the United States, particularly among Black women and Indigenous women.