Harnessing Effective and Appropriate Long-Term Health for Moms On Medicaid Act of 2025; HEALTH for MOM Act of 2025
Summary
The "Harnessing Effective and Appropriate Long-Term Health for Moms On Medicaid Act of 2025," or "HEALTH for MOM Act of 2025," aims to improve maternal health outcomes by amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act. It allows states to provide coordinated care through pregnancy medical homes for high-risk pregnant women on Medicaid. This bill introduces a state option to implement maternity health homes, offering comprehensive care management and coordination services.
Expected Effects
This act would enable states to offer enhanced, coordinated care to pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid. It focuses on improving access to services, addressing health risks, and reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. The bill emphasizes data collection and reporting to monitor the effectiveness of the program.
Potential Benefits
- Improved access to comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care for high-risk pregnant women.
- Enhanced coordination of care among various healthcare providers and social services.
- Potential reduction in maternal morbidity and mortality rates.
- Increased use of health information technology to improve service delivery.
- Increased federal funding to states for the first four fiscal year quarters.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased administrative burden on states to implement and monitor the program.
- Potential for inconsistent implementation across different states.
- Possible challenges in ensuring adequate participation from healthcare providers.
- Risk of increased healthcare costs if not managed effectively.
- Limited impact if states choose not to adopt the optional program.
Constitutional Alignment
This bill appears to align with the General Welfare Clause (Article I, Section 8) of the U.S. Constitution, as it aims to promote the health and well-being of pregnant women and infants. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and this bill respects that by providing states with an option to implement the program. The bill does not infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).