What does Preamble of Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on Medicaid coverage. The guidance concerns certain pelvic health services furnished during the postpartum period. The bill references Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which pertains to Medicaid.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026

What does CMS GUIDANCE. of Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance within one year of the Act's enactment regarding coverage of pelvic health services under Medicaid and CHIP. The guidance must include best practices from states, recommendations for financing options, and technical assistance to state agencies. It also requires guidance on terminology and diagnosis codes for identifying women with pelvic floor dysfunction and disorders. The Comptroller General is directed to conduct a study and report to Congress within one year on gaps in coverage for pelvic health services and other related services for postpartum women under Medicaid. The section defines the 'postpartum period' as the longer of the lactation period or the six-month period following pregnancy. It defines 'covered pelvic health services' as pelvic floor examinations and pelvic health physical therapy, as defined in section 317L-2 of the Public Health Service Act.

What does POSTPARTUM PELVIC HEALTH EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. of Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to add a new section on postpartum pelvic health education campaign. The Secretary, through the CDC and other agencies, will develop and carry out a program to educate health professionals and postpartum women on pelvic health. The program will cover pelvic floor examinations and pelvic health physical therapy. The section defines key terms including 'pelvic floor examination' and 'pelvic health physical therapy'. Appropriations of $2,000,000 are authorized for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/11/2026 · Introduced: 5/11/2026

Author: Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance for Medicaid and CHIP regarding coverage of pelvic health services, including best practices and financing options, during the postpartum period.
The bill establishes a national postpartum pelvic health education campaign, administered by the CDC, to educate health professionals and women about pelvic floor examinations and physical therapy.
It authorizes $2,000,000 annually from 2027 through 2031 to fund this education campaign and mandates a study by the Comptroller General on gaps in postpartum pelvic health service coverage under Medicaid.

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