Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Summary
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a demonstration project from 2027‑2031 that lets states experiment with alternative payment models for maternity services covered by Medicaid and CHIP. It targets pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially those in groups with higher maternal mortality and health disparities, aiming to improve outcomes and control costs. States must apply, and the program will be evaluated and reported to Congress.
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