Posts - Bill - S 2085 Postpartum Lifeline Act
senate 06/16/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that pregnant individuals on Medicaid and CHIP receive continuous, full health coverage for a full year after giving birth, supporting their health and well-being during the critical postpartum period. This legislation aims to extend and improve access to care beyond the current limited coverage.
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S 2085 - Postpartum Lifeline Act
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left-leaning 06/16/2025
Twelve months of care? That’s not charity—it’s basic respect for families and future generations. Let’s keep moms healthy so kids can thrive.
left-leaning 06/16/2025
If we’re serious about equity, extending Medicaid postpartum coverage is a no-brainer. Because maternal health can’t take a backseat to bureaucracy.
right-leaning 06/16/2025
Another government handout disguised as compassion—when will we stop rewarding dependency? Medicaid’s not a long-term babysitter.
moderate 06/16/2025
If this law balances care with cost, it could be a rare win for sensible governance. Helping families stay healthy after childbirth deserves bipartisan credit.
right-leaning 06/16/2025
Extending benefits means more taxes and more red tape. We should be encouraging self-reliance, not expanding government health babysitting.
left-leaning 06/16/2025
Finally, a law that says mothers aren't on their own the moment the baby arrives. Health coverage shouldn’t have an expiration date when it comes to postpartum care.
moderate 06/16/2025
Extending coverage to a full year post-birth sounds like solid common sense, as long as it’s budget-conscious. Good healthcare isn’t partisan—it’s necessary.
moderate 06/16/2025
Supports moms for the long haul without breaking the bank? That’s the kind of policy that earns a nod from the middle. Let’s see the details, but so far, so good.
right-leaning 06/16/2025
Twelve months of coverage sounds like an open invitation to overuse the system. Personal responsibility shouldn’t end with the pregnancy test.