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Extending Postpartum Medicaid: State and Federal Policy Options during and after COVID-19.
Daw, Jamie R; Eckert, Emily; Allen, Heidi L; Underhill, Kristen.
  • Daw JR; Columbia University.
  • Eckert E; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
  • Allen HL; Columbia University.
  • Underhill K; Columbia University.
J Health Polit Policy Law ; 46(3): 505-526, 2021 06 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1110057
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The United States is facing a maternal health crisis with rising rates of maternal mortality and morbidity and stark disparities in maternal outcomes by race and socioeconomic status. Among the efforts to address this issue, one policy proposal is gaining particular traction extending the period of Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women beyond 60 days after childbirth. The authors examine the legislative and regulatory pathways most readily available for extending postpartum Medicaid, including their relative political, economic, and public health trade-offs. They also review the state and federal policy activity to date and discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prospects for policy change.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Medicaid / Insurance Coverage / Postpartum Period / Policy / Maternal Health Type of study: Observational study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Health Polit Policy Law Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Medicaid / Insurance Coverage / Postpartum Period / Policy / Maternal Health Type of study: Observational study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Health Polit Policy Law Year: 2021 Document Type: Article