What does Preamble of IMPACT to Save Moms Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement the Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project to test various payment models with respect to maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a demonstration project. The project will focus on testing various payment models related to maternity care. The demonstration project will involve maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals.

What does SHORT TITLE. of IMPACT to Save Moms Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To Save Moms Act.

What does PERINATAL CARE ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODEL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. of IMPACT to Save Moms Act do?

This section establishes the Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will implement this project to allow States to test payment models under their State plans and child health plans related to maternity care. The Secretary is required to coordinate with various stakeholders, including State Medicaid programs, maternity care providers, patient representatives, and community-based organizations. The project will consider alternative payment models designed to improve maternal health outcomes, particularly for demographic groups with elevated rates of adverse outcomes. States must submit applications to the Secretary to be eligible to participate in the Demonstration Project. The Secretary will evaluate the project's impact on maternal health outcomes, spending on maternity care, and patient experience. A report containing the evaluation results and recommendations regarding continuation or expansion of the project will be submitted to Congress within one year of the project's completion or termination.

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IMPACT to Save Moms Act

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)

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This bill establishes a five-year demonstration project to test alternative payment models for maternity care within State Medicaid programs.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services will evaluate the project's impact on maternal health outcomes, healthcare spending, and patient experiences.
States interested in participating must apply to the Secretary, and a report summarizing the project's findings and recommendations will be submitted to Congress.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4481(In Committee)Official page

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