In 2021, I called on states across our nation to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage from 2 months to 12 months. Today, Oklahoma became the 30th state to answer the call. Here is why that matters:
America is facing a maternal mortality crisis. Before, during, and after childbirth, women in our nation are dying at a higher rate than in any other wealthy or developed nation in the world.
Thanks to our American Rescue Plan, which first made this option available to states, mothers in Oklahoma will now receive checkups, postpartum depression screening for a full year after birth, and additional care that new moms need.
Put simply: This change will save lives. It will help more women access the health care they need to be safe and healthy. And it will strengthen our families, our communities, and our nation as a whole.
I applaud Oklahoma and other states that have expanded Medicaid postpartum coverage. And I continue to call on all states to follow their lead.
@VP 12-month postpartum care for women with Medicaid began July 1, 2022 in Colorado! Always proud of my adopted home state!
@VP Now, excoriate Oklahoma for being among the worst for abortion access and for teing to criminalize transition care.
@VP So this is for anyone who identifies as a Woman?
@VP I'm concerned about Alabama Medicaid coverage I don't have everything I need to stay covered