CMS’ coordinated action plan to improve maternity care access and quality is designed to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.
Medicaid and CHIP cover over 40% of births in the United States. Find more maternal health data.
Source: Medicaid.gov
Almost every state and territory in the U.S. has chosen to expand Medicaid and CHIP postpartum coverage for 60 days to 365 days, underscoring the importance of health coverage and access during this pivotal time period.
Source: The Commonwealth Fund
Across the U.S., women who live in rural areas and women who are Black, American Indian, and Alaska have higher rates of pregnancy-related complications compared to the U.S. averages.
Source: White House
Learn how CMS is working closely with partners and stakeholders to raise awareness on maternal health and access to care in rural communities.
CMS created the new designation to identify hospitals and health systems with a demonstrated commitment to improving maternity care quality.
The goal of the TMaH Model is to ensure pregnant and postpartum mothers with Medicaid or CHIP health insurance receive personalized care that can improve their health outcomes.
This new option for states to extend Medicaid/CHIP postpartum coverage is part of ongoing efforts through HHS and the Biden-Harris Administration to address disparities in maternal health outcomes by opening the door to postpartum care for hundreds of thousands of people.
