WELLS Act Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant individuals as a condition of participation under Medicare, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7830, aims to improve safety and care for pregnant individuals by requiring hospitals participating in Medicare to create detailed discharge plans for them. These plans would help ensure that pregnant individuals receive appropriate care and support after leaving the hospital. The bill would affect hospitals that are part of the Medicare program, impacting how they provide care to pregnant patients.
Currently, the bill has just been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for further review. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to be reviewed and potentially amended before it can be voted on by the full House.
Key actions so far include the bill's introduction on March 5, 2026, and its referral to relevant committees. Moving forward, the committees will assess the bill's provisions and may hold hearings or make changes before deciding whether to send it to the full House for a vote.
