Bills · S 1834
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1834Health
Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 21
READING
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COSPONSORS
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make crucial health care for pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year after birth completely free at the point of service. Currently, many people face high deductibles and co-pays for these services, which can be a significant financial strain and a barrier to accessing necessary care, especially for conditions like postpartum depression or managing chronic issues exacerbated by pregnancy.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better health outcomes for mothers and babies by removing financial barriers, ensuring people don't delay or skip important care due to cost concerns. If it doesn't pass, these out-of-pocket costs will continue, potentially contributing to higher maternal and infant mortality rates, particularly among underserved communities, and increasing financial stress for new families. It directly addresses the real-world issue of healthcare affordability and access during a vulnerable time.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the definition of "essential health benefits" under the Affordable Care Act to include comprehensive prenatal, labor and delivery, neonatal, perinatal, and postpartum care.
This ensures a broader range of critical services for mothers and babies are recognized as fundamental healthcare coverage.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits all group and individual health insurance plans from imposing any cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance) for these newly defined maternity and newborn care services.
This removes financial barriers, making these essential services completely free at the point of care for patients.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that covered services include ultrasounds, care for spontaneous pregnancy loss or miscarriage, delivery services (including anesthesia and specialist consultations), and non-preventive postpartum behavioral health.
This clarifies the breadth of care that must be covered without cost-sharing, addressing common needs during and after pregnancy.
PROVISION 04
Defines "postpartum" as the 1-year period immediately following the end of pregnancy and includes behavioral health services for non-birthing legal parents for one year after the child's birth.
This extends critical support beyond the immediate birth, acknowledging the long-term recovery needs of birthing parents and the mental health needs of all new parents.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Mississippi
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 21
Introduced in Senate
MAY 21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1834
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
Senate BillS 1834Health
Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
