Amends law to extend length of postpartum coverage for Medicaid services for eligible pregnant women to 180-day period.

S 1946 extends Medicaid postpartum coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey from the current standard period to 180 days (six months) after childbirth. This change directly affects low-income pregnant women who qualify for Medicaid under New Jersey’s program, ensuring continued access to medical care during the critical postpartum period. The bill amends Section 3 of P.L.1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-3) to adjust the eligibility timeframe for postpartum care under the medically needy program. It does not alter income or resource requirements but specifically extends the duration of coverage for this group. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024, and referred to the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.