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Hasan A, Atkeson A. 2023. Optimizing postpartum coverage extension . Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy, 13 pp. ( )

Annotation: This brief is designed to assist state health officials who are considering, designing, and implementing the extension of Medicaid postpartum coverage. Extending coverage from 60 days to 12 months—an option made permanent under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023—is intended to address the maternal mortality crisis, especially since more than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur in the first year after birth. The brief outlines six key policy considerations for states implementing this option, which include assessing the health of the maternal and infant population, determining the costs and benefits, securing federal authority (such as a State Plan Amendment or 1115 waiver), conducting outreach and education, maximizing coverage by engaging health plans and home visiting programs to align with optimal postpartum care recommendations, and evaluating the policy's impact on maternal and infant health outcomes.

Keywords: , Maternal health, Medicaid, Planning, Policy development, Postrpartum care, State health care reform
   

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