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House passes bill expanding Medicaid for pregnant women
With bipartisan support, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill expanding Medicaid to pregnant women who haven't yet been approved for the program. House Bill 89 establishes ...
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Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers
The Women’s Foundation of Alabama applauded the passage of Senate Bill 199, calling it a critical step toward increasing and ...
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Alabama just took a big step for new moms—but postpartum depression care still falls short
Alabama’s new bill mandates postpartum depression screenings for new moms—a crucial step, but not enough. Learn why maternal ...
Postpartum depression education bill passes Alabama House
A bill that would require education and screening for postpartum depression for mothers with Medicaid coverage passed the ...
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Alabama groups urge lawmakers to reject Medicaid, SNAP cuts that would ‘weaken’ state’s economy
On Tuesday night, the U.S. House passed ... “Federal Medicaid cuts would undermine health care access for children, pregnant women and nursing home residents,” Alabama Arise and its partners ...