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New Act Aims for Free Prenatal Care, Sparks Debate

6/6/2025

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Four senators have introduced the “Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act,” aiming for comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care without copays. Advocates believe it will only increase premiums by $30 a year, but opponents warn that it could lead to rising costs and undermine incentives for affordable care, potentially failing to enhance U.S. fertility rates.

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Four senators have introduced the “Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act,” aiming for comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care without copays. Advocates believe it will only increase premiums by $30 a year, but opponents warn that it could lead to rising costs and undermine incentives for affordable care, potentially failing to enhance U.S. fertility rates.