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Mamas First Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, and for other purposes.
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- Passed Senate
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- Became law
Summary
Mamas First Act
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover services furnished by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, in a variety of settings.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Jul 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jul 15, 2026 Introduced in House
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