Providing Medicaid coverage for postpartum health care

SB 160 extends West Virginia Medicaid coverage for pregnant women and new parents to 24 months postpartum, and covers children up to age two. It makes these groups eligible if their family income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level and they meet standard Medicaid requirements. This changes the current coverage period (typically 60 days postpartum in many states) to provide longer-term health care access. The bill directly affects new mothers, parents, and infants in low-income households who qualify for Medicaid.