IMPACT To Save Moms Act: Transforming Maternity Care Coverage

A legislative proposal named the Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To (IMPACT To) Save Moms Act has been introduced by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware. Focusing on reforming maternity care delivery, this bill proposes extending health insurance coverage for women from prenatal care through the first year postpartum. The objective is to ensure continuous and equitable healthcare access during this essential period.

The legislation plans to launch a new demonstration project under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center. By developing innovative maternity care payment models, it seeks to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States. This initiative addresses significant disparities in health outcomes among diverse demographic groups in the nation, recognizing the urgent need for systemic change.

Congresswoman Schakowsky stressed the critical importance of comprehensive maternal healthcare, advocating for uninterrupted insurance coverage and innovative payment models for expecting mothers. Similarly, Senator Blunt Rochester emphasized enhancing healthcare services for mothers nationwide as a priority. Supported by over forty House Representatives, the IMPACT To Save Moms Act aims to enable early diagnosis, consistent monitoring, and effective treatment during pregnancy and postpartum stages, reducing preventable health risks for mothers.