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BABIES Act

Introduced: May 19, 2021 Introduced by: Clark, Katherine M. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

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Became law

May 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 19, 2021

Introduced in House

May 19, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services Act or the BABIES Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a Medicaid demonstration program to improve freestanding birth center services for women with low-risk pregnancies.

Among other things, the CMS must (1) publish criteria for freestanding birth centers to participate in the program, including specified accreditation, licensure, and service requirements; (2) publish guidance for states to establish prospective payment systems under Medicaid for program participants; and (3) award planning grants for states to develop program proposals. The CMS may choose up to six states to participate in the program.

What's happening now May 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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