By Eden Blackwell

Women need quality healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy for the best outcomes for moms and their babies.  Through Medicaid, pregnant women with household incomes of up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) can gain access to health services during and a short time after pregnancy.  But it doesn’t last, and gaps in coverage mean delays or missed care with possible repercussions for maternal and child health.  Expanding Medicaid eligibility would increase continuous access to … Read more...