States Expand Perinatal Systems and Postpartum Coverage to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

States are implementing strategies to strengthen perinatal health care systems through expanded postpartum coverage, enhanced care coordination, and cross-sector partnerships addressing social determinants of health. Initiatives include extending Medicaid postpartum coverage beyond 60 days, integrating behavioral health services into perinatal care, and developing maternal health task forces. These strategies aim to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates, particularly among populations with documented disparities. State Medicaid agencies are partnering with managed care organizations to implement these expanded services and coordinate care across the prenatal, delivery, and postpartum continuum.

Maternal · Behavioral Health · Managed Care