After first ensuring that local needs were met, my most recent blood donation was sent to Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lees Summit, MO to help a patient in need. Giving blood saves lives. Join me. https://t.co/M0kiq5JMCV #RedCrossOnTheWay
HB 174 passed unanimously in the House today. A great bipartisan bill. Thanks to @mckcantrell & Chairwoman @5boymom for your work improving care for moms.
The KY House voted unanimously today for Rep. @mckcantrell's House Bill 174, which would extend postpartum Medicaid coverage up to a year for new mothers. "It is a seven-word change that could have a huge impact on women and families in our commonwealth," she said. #KYGA22
HB 174 passes the KY House unanimously! This is good news for the health and well-being of new moms and their babies. TKS Reps @5boymom & @mckcantrell for championing this measure. Statement: https://t.co/AMsmTd0jco #KYGA22#BlueprintKY
HB 174 to extend Medicaid eligibility for up to 12 months postpartum passes House Health & Family Services Cmte! TKS Rep. @mckcantrell & Chair @5boymom for championing this important measure. Statement from Dr. Terry Brooks: https://t.co/bxuanlStF2 #KYGA22#BlueprintKY
The House Health and Family Services Committee is now meeting, and on the agenda is Rep. @mckcantrell’s House Bill 174, which would extend Medicaid to new mothers for up to a year postpartum if their family income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. #KYGA22
Why does #kyga22 need HB174 by @mckcantrell that passed unanimously out of @5boymom’s Health & Welfare Committee today?
Bc even with Medicaid Expansion, nearly 1 in 3 Kentucky women experienced a disruption from preconception to postpartum.
After ensuring that local needs were met, my most recent blood donation was sent to Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN to help a patient in need. Giving blood saves lives. Join me. https://t.co/M0kiq5JMCV #RedCrossOnTheWay