Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

Fact Sheet

Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

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Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to one year is an important step in improving maternal health outcomes—a core component of reproductive well-being. As of September 2023, 37 states have already implemented a 12-month extension on postpartum Medicaid coverage, and nine more states have announced plans to implement an extension.

September 2023
State Policy
Federal Policy

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