More Medicaid for moms gets Missouri nod after abortion deal

Published March 2, 2023 5:45 PM

By DAVID A. LIEB
Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is moving closer to providing up to one year of Medicaid health coverage for new mothers. The state Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would add Missouri to a list of 28 other states and the District of Columbia that already provide one year of health coverage after birth. Missouri’s bill also would cover those who have miscarriages or abortions necessary to save their lives. It passed only after some Republicans added wording intended to exclude those who have elective abortions. Most abortions have been illegal in Missouri since June. The Medicaid extension still has to be approved by the state House and by the governor.

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