CMS Releases FAQs on Extending Postp artum Coverage for Medicaid and CHIP

CMS Releases FAQs on Extending Postpartum Coverage for Medicaid and CHIP

Today,CMS released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to supplement the 2021 State Health Official (SHO) letter "Improving Maternal Health and Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)." The SHO informed state Medicaid and CHIP agencies about the new option for states to provide 12 months of extended postpartum coverage to pregnant individuals enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. The FAQs provide guidance to state Medicaid programs about what constitutes full benefits during the 12-month extended postpartum eligibility period and clarify whether a state needs to submit a state plan amendment (SPA) to amend its coverage pages.

Read the FAQs for more information.