A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The MOMMIES Act aims to improve Medicaid and CHIP coverage for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals. It extends continuous coverage for these groups from 60 days to a one-year period following the end of pregnancy. The bill also mandates coverage for oral health services and establishes a Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project to improve health equity and care outcomes. Additionally, it adjusts payment rates for primary care services and provides for studies on doula services and telehealth access.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +9
Would women be better off under this?
The bill focuses heavily on improving maternal health outcomes, dental care, and postpartum support for women.
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The expansion of Medicaid and CHIP benefits provides vital healthcare support for low-income households.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill improves access by extending coverage duration, requiring oral health services, and expanding through a maternity care home model.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases federal obligations through higher Medicaid FMAP and new demonstration project grants.
- Scored -1
Does this lower the price of prescription medicines?
While not directly targeting drug prices, the bill focuses on maternal health outcomes through services like doula support and oral care.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Extended Health Coverage: Low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals will receive continuous Medicaid and CHIP coverage for a one-year period starting from the end of their pregnancy, rather than just 60 days (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
-
Improved Oral Health: The bill requires Medicaid coverage for oral health services, including preventive, diagnostic, periodontal, and restorative care for pregnant and postpartum individuals (Section 2(c)).
-
Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project: This project seeks to improve maternity and infant care outcomes, increase birth equity, and decrease maternal mortality and morbidity through coordinated, person-centered care (Section 3(c)).
-
Increased Access to Specialized Care: The demonstration project aims to integrate various support services, such as doulas, social workers, and lactation consultants, into health care entities (Section 3(c)).
-
Enhanced Primary Care Payment Rates: The bill adjusts payment rates for primary care services furnished by certain providers, which can include those in rural or underserved areas (Section 4(a)).
-
Support for Doula Services: The bill directs studies and guidance to increase access to and provide better reimbursement for doula services (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
State Restrictions and Eligibility: While the bill aims for continuity, it notes that States may elect a longer period than one year for coverage, implying the one-year mark is a baseline (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
-
Maintenance of Effort Requirements: States may face a loss of Federal payments if they implement eligibility standards or procedures for pregnant individuals that are more restrictive than those in place at the time of the Act's enactment (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill focuses heavily on improving maternal health outcomes, dental care, and postpartum support for women. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The expansion of Medicaid and CHIP benefits provides vital healthcare support for low-income households. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill aims to reduce disparities that disproportionately affect Black and people of color in maternal health. Would children be better off under this? — The bill improves CHIP coverage and seeks to improve infant health outcomes. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for culturally and linguistically appropriate care to reach underserved populations. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides extended health coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals, who often fall into this demographic.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill improves access by extending coverage duration, requiring oral health services, and expanding through a maternity care home model. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill extends continuous coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals and increases the federal matching rate for these expenditures. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill integrates perinatal mood and anxiety disorder support into the maternity care home demonstration project. Does this lower the price of prescription medicines? — While not directly targeting drug prices, the bill focuses on maternal health outcomes through services like doula support and oral care.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically targets birth equity and seeks to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill addresses the unique healthcare needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals to improve health equity. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The maternity care home project explicitly includes improving health equity for people with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By extending Medicaid and CHIP coverage, the bill provides a more stable health safety net for low-income families.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates several GAO and MACPAC reports to provide transparency into maternal health coverage and outcomes.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill includes a GAO study on the use of telehealth to increase access to maternity care.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill supports doulas and community health workers, which may facilitate more stable employment in those fields. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases federal obligations through higher Medicaid FMAP and new demonstration project grants.
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts