Illinois extends Medicaid health coverage for new moms from 60 days after pregnancy to a full year.
Author: Ann Olamiju (WQAD)
Updated: 7:33 PM CDT April 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Biden Administration signed Illinois’ 1115 waiver, which extends health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid in Illinois from 60 days after pregnancy to a full year.
In February 2020, Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Robin Kelley led members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requesting approval for Illinois’ effort to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms.
With Tuesdays signing, Illinois is the first state to expand coverage.