The change brings Mississippi in line with 29 other states and Washington, D.C.
New law allows low-income pregnant women to receive prenatal care earlier by Sophia Paffenroth, Mississippi Today May 23, 2024 Low-income pregnant women can access timely prenatal care regardless of their Medicaid application status thanks to legislation passed by lawmakers this year. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has long championed the practice for its ability to improve maternal health outcomes.
” Last year, the Legislature passed a bill to guarantee Mississippi mothers care for 12 months postpartum. Now, along with presumptive eligibility, low-income pregnant women should receive care from the start of their pregnancy through one year postpartum. Experts hope these policies will not only help maternal and infant mortality rates but also health disparities.
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