HB0220 | Pregnancy and Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill addresses Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0220
Year: 
2022
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 04, 2022
Sponsor
Representative
Rosemary T. Lesser
Democrat - District 10
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Good prenatal health care is important for the well-being of all infants. Passage of this bill will expand the eligibility for Medicaid for pregnant women with a household income of less than 200% of the federal poverty level, thus helping to ensure the necessary prenatal care.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Underserved Children, Families and Pregnant Women. There must be assurances that low income and other high risk families have coverage for services that may not be included in a basic benefit plan such as outreach, case management, transportation, home visits and child care.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

NPTA PS: National Health Reform for Children, Youth, and Families and Pregnant Women