Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Signs SB 58 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 20 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023:
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid.
Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only 60 days. This legislation extends coverage to 12 months.
"I want to see Alaska be the best state in the country for families. This legislation helps ensure that Alaskan mothers and their babies . . .
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid.
Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only 60 days. This legislation extends coverage to 12 months.
"I want to see Alaska be the best state in the country for families. This legislation helps ensure that Alaskan mothers and their babies . . .