Governor Mills Announces Extension of MaineCare Health Coverage for New Mothers | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills

Maine among first states to provide postpartum coverage for a full year to improve maternal & child health

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration will extend postpartum Medicaid health care coverage from 60 days after a woman gives birth to 12 months. The Federal government today approved the request from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to extend the coverage beginning August 1, 2022.

Related Keywords

Louisiana ,United States ,District Of Columbia ,Cumberland County ,Maine ,Kentucky ,Florida ,Minnesota ,Illinois ,California ,Virginia ,New Mexico ,Oregon ,Michigan ,Tennessee ,New Jersey ,South Carolina ,American ,Chellie Pingree ,Michele Meyer ,Angus King ,Anne Carney ,Jeanne Lambrew ,Anne Carneyd Cape Elizabeth ,Human Services ,Department Of Health ,Kaiser Family Foundation ,Human Services Committee ,Maine Department Of Health ,Mills Administration ,Governor Janet Mills ,Maine Department ,American Rescue Plan ,State Plan ,Senator Anne Carney ,D Cape Elizabeth ,Governor Janet ,Representative Michele Meyer ,House Chair ,