Mikulski, Cardin Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Prenatal and Maternity Care in Advance of ...

(Source: Barbara A Mikulski) Friday, October 30, 2015 WASHINGTON – In advance of the Health Insurance Marketplace’s open enrollment period starting next week, U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.), along with 21 of their Senate colleagues, introduced legislation Thursday that would increase access to prenatal and maternity care. The Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act (Healthy MOM Act) would create a special enrollment period (SEP) so pregnant individuals can enroll in or change their healthcare plans once they become pregnant. “Prenatal health care plays a crucial role in reducing risk and promoting health in women and infants,” Senator Mikulski said.“When...