Updated December 8, 2025
Extending Medicaid postpartum coverage beyond 60 days is a key state strategy to improve maternal health and address the maternal mortality crisis. This interactive map and chart summarizes state laws, Medicaid waivers, and state plan amendments designed to extend coverage during the postpartum period.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided states the option to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, this option was made permanent.
Acknowledgments
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Supporting Maternal and Child Health Innovation in States Grant No. U1XMC31658; $398,953. This information, content, and conclusions are those of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
