2E2SSB 5580 — Improving maternal health outcomes.

What this bill does

Increases the federal poverty level threshold for pregnant and postpartum persons eligibility for Medicaid from equal to or below 193 percent to 210 percent. Directs the Health Care Authority (HCA) to create a post-delivery and transitional care program for people with substance use disorder at the time of delivery allowing for extended post-delivery hospital care by January 1, 2025. Requires the HCA to update the current Maternity Support Services Program by January 1, 2025, to address perinatal outcomes and increase equity and healthier birth outcomes.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · February 28, 2024
  94 yea · 0 nay · 4 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 4, 2024
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · January 17, 2024
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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