Medicaid coverage expansion for post-partum care

SOURCE www.npr.org
Arkansas is the only state not expanding Medicaid coverage for a full year post-partum under the Biden Administration's push to do so.

Key Points

  • Biden Administration pushing for Medicaid coverage expansion for a full year post-partum
  • Arkansas is the only state not complying with this push

Pros

  • Provides extended Medicaid coverage for post-partum care
  • Can improve health outcomes for mothers and babies

Cons

  • Arkansas is the only state not participating in the expansion