RALEIGH, N.C. — New mothers can now receive one year of full Medicaid coverage after delivery as a new state law expanding services takes effect.
The 12-month post-partum coverage began on Friday.
The expansion was offered to states in a COVID-19 relief and stimulus package approved by Congress last year.
Until now, women whose households received up to nearly twice the poverty level could receive 60 days of post-partum coverage.
Most pregnant women and those whose pregnancies have ended also will receive full Medicaid benefits β and not just maternity-focused benefits previously provided.
The state’s cost share will be paid for through increased hospital assessment receipts.
