Rep. Carney introduces bill to provide women access to affordable postpartum care

If enacted, the bill would allow approximately 700 women to receive medical treatment for complications of pregnancy, pelvic floor disorders, and more.

AUGUSTA, Maine — Rep. Anne Carney introduced a bill, LD 1957, that would give women increased access to affordable postpartum care to the Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday. 

Under current law, women with family incomes between 138 percent and 209 percent of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for MaineCare during pregnancy and for 60 days following the birth of a child. After that, they lose coverage and access to care during a medically vulnerable phase of their lives.

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