Centers for Medicare & Medicaid: HHS Extends Postpartum Coverage in Virginia for Nearly 6,000 People
"Becoming a parent is among life's greatest milestones, but sadly paired with significant challenges for many in low-income communities," said Health and Human Services Secretary
"It is a privilege to partner with the
This extended coverage comes through an amendment to the Virginia Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) MOMS and FAMIS Select Demonstration, which aligns with coverage options available under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Thanks to the ARP, states will have the option (beginning
CMS is also approving
Medicaid covers nearly one in five women of reproductive age and makes pregnancy-related care accessible for more than 40 percent of people giving birth. Currently, a third of maternal deaths occur between one week to a year after childbirth, and Black women suffer three to four times more pregnancy-related deaths than white women. Providing continued Medicaid and CHIP coverage helps ensure access to the ongoing care people need during the postpartum period. The continuity of coverage available through this demonstration can help postpartum people manage chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and provide access to behavioral health and other mental health care services.
This demonstration amendment will also ensure that the state can receive enhanced funding for expenditures related to eligible people who remain covered through the demonstration and who would otherwise qualify for the Medicaid expansion adult group.
As part of this approval,
For more information on the amendment to the section 1115 Virginia FAMIS MOMS and FAMIS Select Demonstration, visit: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/83426.
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