New project would let states test better ways to pay for maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP.
A new federal project would let states try out different ways to pay for maternity care for pregnant and postpartum individuals covered by Medicaid and CHIP. This project, running from 2027 to 2031, aims to improve health outcomes, especially for groups facing higher risks, by testing new payment models.
Today, states use their own payment models for maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP, which may not specifically focus on improving maternal health outcomes or addressing health differences. If this bill passes, the federal government would create a project from 2027 to 2031 that lets states test new ways to pay for maternity care, with a focus on improving health for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially those facing higher risks.
S 4481 · 119th Congress · May 11, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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