Monday, February 27, 2023

Reversing course on Mom Medicaid

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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has reversed course on Medicaid postpartum coverage for mothers. In a tweet Feb. 26, Reeves said lawmakers should pass a law continuing coverage to 12 months - from currently 60 days - after birth and that he would sign the legislation. Reeves had been unwilling to offer support to the measure until he saw data showing how it helped new mothers. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn does not support the coverage extension. The State Senate has already passed a bill that would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage. Some argue no legislation is needed since Reeves could sign an order extending coverage as the head of the state’s Division of Medicaid. (WCBI 02/26/23)

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