40 States Now Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage

by eNews Park Forest on December 14, 2023

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Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Missouri has gained approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage. This extends Medicaid coverage after pregnancy from 60 days to a full year. The move marks Missouri as the 40th state to adopt such an extension. This is a milestone Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrates.