postpartum coverage

As challenges to Indiana’s abortion ban continue, some lawmakers are trying to increase supports for pregnant people. An amended version of HB 1009 passed out of a House committee Wednesday, and allowed courts to order fathers to pay for more expenses than before.

Pregnant Hoosiers enrolled in Medicaid used to be at risk losing that coverage 60 days after giving birth. Indiana has now received federal approval to extend that coverage to a full year.

New mothers and their children who are enrolled in Medicaid will now be covered for a full 12-month postpartum period.

Hoosier mothers will be able to stay on Medicaid for up to 12 months after giving birth under a new coverage expansion. Medicaid coverage for Hoosier…