KEY QUOTE: "Our efforts to expand health care coverage have paid off, benefiting moms and giving babies a stronger start to life," Governor Laura Kelly said. "This bipartisan work will reduce maternal mortality, improve child development, and save Kansans money on vital health care."

Kansas expands Medicaid coverage to mothers postpartum 

Medicaid coverage expands for Kansas mothers 

Kansas expands postpartum Medicaid coverage up to 12 months

Kan. Gov. Kelly Announces Approved Expansion of Medicaid Coverage to Kansas Mothers Postpartum

Kansas: Expansion of Medicaid Coverage to Mothers

What they're saying:

"It will positively impact thousands of Kansas mothers each year—reducing maternal mortality, improving health outcomes, and reducing disparities."
-United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (@umhealthfund)

"This is an exciting and important day for our community and Kansans. Vibrant Health believes all people deserve the right to high quality health care and we work hard every day to meet the health needs of families in our community."
-Vibrant Health (@vibrantwyco)

"Great to see that @CMSGov approved Massachusetts, Connecticut & Kansas to provide Medicaid & CHIP coverage for 12 months of postpartum care, ensuring that new mothers can receive regular care for their mental health needs. We hope more states take advantage of this flexibility!"
-NAMI Advocacy (@NAMIAdvocacy)