An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pregnancy-related and postpartum medical assistance.

Summary

The bill creates a new program that extends medical assistance for up to a year after a birth or pregnancy loss for women who are on Medicaid or meet income limits. It requires the state to obtain a federal waiver and to report to the governor and legislature if the waiver is denied. The measure is currently referred to the Human Services Committee.

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