HB4605: Healthy Moms and Babies Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change Medicaid and CHIP (the Children's Health Insurance Program, which covers low-income families) to improve health coverage for pregnant women and new mothers. Medicaid and CHIP are federal-state health insurance programs for people with low incomes. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting review. It is sponsored by representatives from both parties across different states.
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HB4605: Healthy Moms and Babies Act
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Sponsors
Earl Carter
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
Sanford Bishop
Danny Davis
Zoe Lofgren
Michael Lawler