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哥伦布、匹兹堡及各地消息
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Governor DeWine Announces Final Approval
Of Extended Health Coverage for New Moms
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Ohio Medicaid’s extended
coverage for new moms from 60 days to 12 months after the birth of
their child. With this extension, CMS estimates approximately 21,000
Ohio women annually will be eligible for this extended health
coverage.
“Maternal health is a strong predictor of a child’s health, so by
extending health coverage for new moms, we are helping to provide
the healthiest possible start in life for Ohio’s children,” said
Governor DeWine. “Ohio began this extended coverage on April 1,
2022, and CMS’s final approval is the last step to ensuring we can
continue providing these services.”
“We know that access to postpartum care not only saves lives but leads to
better health outcomes for moms and their babies,” said Maureen
Corcoran, director of Ohio Medicaid. “Extending eligibility for a
full year postpartum ensures women have access to critical services
that impact maternal morbidity and mortality as well as the health
of their baby.”
For moms who need it, available coverage includes treatment for
postpartum depression; medical care for chronic conditions, such as
hypertension or diabetes; breastfeeding resources; and
evidence-based nurse home visiting. |
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