Mamas First Act

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Introduced on May 9, 2024 by Elizabeth Warren

Legislation Details

Requires state Medicaid programs to cover services provided by doulas and midwives.
Coverage includes prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care.
Services can be provided in various settings: home, community, hospitals, birth centers, clinics, and via telehealth.
Defines doulas, midwives, and tribal midwives with specific qualifications and standards.
Doulas must complete 60 hours of training, be certified, and maintain certification through continuing education.
Midwives must meet international definitions and standards for midwifery education.
Mandates that state Medicaid plans include coverage for these services.
Effective for medical assistance provided on or after January 1, 2024, with provisions for states needing legislative changes to comply.

Last updated 8/10/2024