SB 214

An act relating to Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women

Sponsor: Senator Elena Varga · Filed 2026-11-02 20:01:06 · Referred to Health and Human Services

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SECTION 1. Purpose. The Legislature finds that continuous coverage after birth reduces maternal deaths and readmissions.

SECTION 2. Amends Franklin Statutes section 108A-54.3 as follows:
(a) Medical assistance shall be provided to a pregnant woman whose family income does not exceed two hundred thirteen percent (213%) of the federal poverty level, an increase from one hundred ninety-six percent (196%).
(b) Coverage for a woman eligible under subsection (a) shall continue through the last day of the month in which the twelve-month postpartum period ends, an extension from sixty days.

SECTION 3. The Department of Health and Human Services shall submit any state plan amendment required by this act within 90 days of its effective date.

SECTION 4. Effective date. This act becomes effective July 1, 2027.