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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Improving Maternal Health and Extending Postpartum Coverage in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (SHO #21-007)

This FAQ document addresses common questions related to Medicaid benefits and state plan
amendment (SPA) submissions. Questions related to other provisions of the SHO may be
addressed in subsequent FAQs.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 29, 2024

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.