§254c–22 Integrated services for pregnant and postpartum women

Summary

The Secretary can give grants to start or run programs that bring together health services for pregnant and postpartum women. The goal is to improve the health of mothers and babies, lower bad maternal outcomes and pregnancy-related deaths, and reduce health gaps, including those affecting racial and ethnic minority groups. When needed, programs can also address topics studied under subsection (b)(2) of section 247b–12. States, Indian Tribes, or Tribal organizations must work with partners who coordinate care to plan and run the program. Partners include agencies for Medicaid, public health, social services, mental health, and substance use treatment; health care providers for pregnant and postpartum women; and community groups and workers, including home visiting programs and people from communities with high rates of maternal death or severe illness. Grants last 5 years (supplements may be shorter). Priority goes to applicants with the highest maternal death and severe illness rates. Grantees must evaluate results. Up to $10,000,000 is authorized each year for fiscal years 2023 through 2027.