Family Planning Programs May See Surge as Work Requirements Push Medicaid Expansion Adults Off Coverage

With H.R. 1's work requirements expected to cause 5.3 million people to lose Medicaid expansion coverage by 2034, state family planning programs will become a critical safety net as federal rules require eligibility screening for all other coverage pathways before termination. States should strengthen their family planning programs now by investing in provider networks, benefits, systems, and outreach to handle the influx while preserving access to contraceptive care in a post-Dobbs environment. These efforts align with broader maternal health initiatives like 12-month postpartum coverage extensions.

Managed Care · Maternal

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