Congresswoman Schakowsky and Senator Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Enhance Maternal Health Care
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware have introduced the Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To (IMPACT To) Save Moms Act. This legislation aims to transform maternity care delivery and ensure continuous health insurance coverage for women from prenatal care through one year postpartum. The bill proposes the establishment of a new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center demonstration project. This project will focus on developing innovative maternity care payment models and improving maternal health outcomes nationwide. The legislation addresses the disparity in maternal mortality rates, particularly among Black women, who are more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. The bill seeks to create payment models that consider social determinants of maternal health and support interdisciplinary care teams, including diverse maternity care providers. 
