Policy Brief: LB153 (2025) | Addressing the Postpartum Needs of Nebraska Mothers

Policy Brief

Jan 15

More than half of all pregnancy-related deaths occur during the “fourth trimester” (up to a year after giving birth), making this a critical window for detecting and managing postpartum health complications. LB153 (2025) proposes extending the CHIP 599 program to provide 6 months of postpartum care identical to Medicaid benefits.

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Michael Medwick

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