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Lawmakers pushing for expansion of Medicare coverage for mothers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri is joining a list of states fighting to protect the health of low-income new mothers.

SB 45 would expand Medicaid healthcare coverage from two months to a full year. The expansion in healthcare coverage would apply to mental health services as well. President Biden first made the option for extended Medicare services back in 2021.

One area that may make a difference is with pregnant mothers or mothers who have already had a child.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

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