IMPACT to Save Moms Act Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage...
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.
This bill, known as the IMPACT to Save Moms Act, aims to test new payment models for maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals. It directs the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement a Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project. This project will explore different payment methods to improve maternal health outcomes.
The bill primarily affects healthcare providers, insurers, and pregnant and postpartum individuals by potentially improving access to quality care and reducing maternal mortality rates. By testing various payment models, the bill seeks to find more effective ways to deliver and pay for maternity care.
As of now, the bill has just been introduced on May 19, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This means it is in its early stages and will require further review, discussion, and possible amendments before any action is taken. The goal is to eventually pass the bill and implement the demonstration project to benefit maternal health across the country.
