Blood Pressure MATTERS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced
Summary
Coverage of self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SBPM) for pregnant and postpartum people. The Blood Pressure MATTERS Act would require Medicaid, CHIP, private insurers, and ERISA-covered employer plans to cover a validated home blood pressure device during pregnancy and for a 12-month postpartum period with aligned rules across programs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Free home BP monitors for workers
If enacted, private group and individual health plans, including employer and ERISA plans, would have to cover a validated home blood pressure monitor during pregnancy and for 12 months after the last day of pregnancy. Plans would not be allowed to charge copays, coinsurance, or deductibles for the device. Plans could not require a diagnosis of a hypertensive disorder. Coverage would be limited to one device per two years and would apply to plan years starting 120 days after enactment.
Medicaid and CHIP: free home BP monitors
If enacted, Medicaid and CHIP pregnancy programs would cover a validated home blood pressure monitor for people who are pregnant and for 12 months after the last day of pregnancy. Medicaid and CHIP would not require a hypertensive disorder diagnosis and would not allow cost sharing for the device. Coverage would be limited to one device per two years and would apply to items furnished 120 days after enactment. If a State needs new laws to comply, the HHS Secretary could delay enforcement until the first day of the first calendar quarter after that State's next regular legislative session ends.
Which home blood pressure devices qualify
This bill would limit covered devices to those you can use without help, that have FDA 510(k) clearance, and that are listed on the American Medical Association's validated device listing. Only devices that meet all three rules would be eligible for coverage. This requirement would apply to devices furnished 120 days after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
GA • D
Cosponsors
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Wilson (FL)
FL • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
OH • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Sponsored 5/7/2026
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 5/13/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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