A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or consequences of non-compliance with the requirement to schedule a postpartum appointment.

Postpartum Care for New Medicaid Moms

This act requires certain healthcare providers, hospitals, and managed care organizations to ensure that new mothers eligible for or receiving Medicaid schedule a postpartum care follow-up appointment within 60 days of giving birth.

What This Bill Does

• Requires certain health care providers, hospitals, and the office of the secretary of family and social services or a managed care organization under the Medicaid program to ensure that new mothers eligible for or receiving Medicaid schedule a postpartum care follow-up appointment within 60 days of giving birth.

Who It Names or Affects

• New mothers who are eligible for or receive Medicaid benefits in Indiana.
• Certain healthcare providers, hospitals, and managed care organizations under the Medicaid program.

Terms To Know

Medicaid

A government program that helps low-income people pay for medical costs.

Postpartum Care

Medical care given to women after they give birth, usually within the first few months.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what happens if a new mother misses her postpartum appointment.
• It is unclear how this requirement will be enforced or monitored by health organizations.

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid.

Current Bill Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.

Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid.

Requires that: (1) certain health care providers; (2) hospitals; and (3) the office of the secretary of family and social services or a managed care organization that has contracted with the office under the Medicaid program; ensure that a Medicaid recipient or an individual eligible for Medicaid who gives birth schedules a follow-up appointment for postpartum care that is not later than 60 days from the date the woman gives birth. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services.)