How Obamacare changed maternity coverage

Before the ACA made coverage guaranteed issue, pregnancy itself was considered a pre-existing condition that would prevent an expectant parent (male or female) from obtaining coverage in all but five states. Thanks to the ACA, maternity coverage is included on all new plans.

Health Care Reform and Women's Wellness, by Susan Blumenthal, MD, MPA, Thrive Global

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Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health - Center for American Progress

Building on the ACA: Administrative Actions to Improve Maternal Health - Center for American Progress

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How Obamacare changed maternity coverage

Health Care Reform and Women's Wellness, by Susan Blumenthal, MD, MPA, Thrive Global