S.3988

Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

Extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey to 180 days.

This bill amends New Jersey law to extend the postpartum coverage period for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women from 60 days to 180 days, starting from the last day of their pregnancy. The bill also codifies that the income threshold for pregnant women under Medicaid must not exceed the highest income eligibility level established for pregnant women under the State Medicaid plan.

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Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee