Virginia Maternal and Child Health Initiatives Evaluation
There is broad agreement among researchers, providers, and policymakers that extending eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP enrolled pregnant women from 60 days postpartum to 12 months postpartum is an important step toward improving maternal health outcomes. In July 2022, Virginia extended coverage for postpartum individuals in Medicaid and CHIP with income below 205 percent of the Federal Poverty Level for a total of 12 months.
The overarching goals of this demonstration are to improve continuity of coverage, increase access to medical and behavioral health care services, reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, and advance maternal and child health.
July 2024