Alabama lawmakers pass legislation that could give pregnant women more access to health care

State lawmakers pass legislation that could give pregnant women more access to health care

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama legislators unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would expedite access to Medicaid for pregnant women, as more states across the South attempt to stem high maternal and infant mortality rates.

Bipartisan bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage deserves vote in Assembly

We have faith that Speaker Vos and his colleagues in the Assembly will answer our call extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year.

Shining light on Black maternal health issues

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Being pregnant can be difficult for some expectant mothers, but the maternal health for Black women, in particular, needs more attention. That's according to Sentara Health Vice President of Health Equity Iris Lundy, who noted that Black women can have more complications, during and after pregnancy, than White women. Health experts and expectant moms, she said, need to take notice. Addressing Black maternal and i…

Alabama mothers praise passage of bill giving pregnant women eligibility for Medicaid

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Pregnant women in Alabama will soon have access to health care coverage through Medicaid before the agency approves their application. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 89, a bill that would give pregnant women “presumptive eligibility” for Medicaid. Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, authored the companion bill, adding that it would go a long way toward saving lives. “It’s s…

Alabama passes law to expedite Medicaid access for pregnant women

In an effort to address high maternal and infant mortality rates plaguing many of the Southern U.S. states, legislators in Alabama have passed a bill that will allow Medicaid to be more easily accessible for pregnant women, according to the Associated Press.

Alabama Passes Law to Expedite Medicaid Access for Pregnant Women

WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In an effort to address high maternal and infant mortality rates plaguing many of the Southern U.S. states, legislators in Alabama have passed a bill that will allow Medicaid to be more easily…