Findings suggest Medicaid coverage reduces postpartum hospitalizations in low-income mothers, highlighting potential health benefits.
Findings of this study suggest that residency in high-exposure states was associated with a reduction in hospitalizations for mothers 61 to 180 days post partum (the period newly covered by extended Medicaid coverage). Extended Medicaid coverage may help to improve postpartum health and reduce adverse events among mothers with low income.
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Meille et al. (2026) studied this question.