{"id":2049495,"date":"2023-09-29T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T15:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nebraska-expands-medicaid-for-new-moms-who-cant-afford-private-health-insurance\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:50:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T15:50:37","slug":"nebraska-expands-medicaid-for-new-moms-who-cant-afford-private-health-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nebraska-expands-medicaid-for-new-moms-who-cant-afford-private-health-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Nebraska broadens Medicaid for low-income new mothers without private health coverage."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnebraska-expands-medicaid-for-new-moms-who-cant-afford-private-health-insurance%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049495&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Nebraska\u2064 is stepping up to \u200csupport new moms who can&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/15-million-americans-set-to-lose-medical-coverage-as-public-health-emergency-ends\/\" title=\"15 million Americans will lose medical coverage after a Public Health Emergency ends\">afford private health insurance<\/a> by \u2064providing them with a full year of Medicaid coverage. Governor Jim Pillen \u200cissued an \u2062order this week, ensuring \u200dthat nearly 5,000 mothers across the state will have access to\u200c comprehensive behavioral and\u2063 physical health services. This decision reflects Nebraska&#8217;s commitment to the well-being of women and children during this critical period in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The lack\u2063 of\u2063 medical care due\u200c to financial reasons has been identified as a major contributor to pregnancy-related deaths, underscoring the importance \u2063of Medicaid.\u200d Currently, about 35 percent of births in Nebraska are covered by Medicaid. By expanding the program,\u200d the\u200d state aims to \u200dremove \u200cbarriers that mothers may face when seeking healthcare services after childbirth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nebraska-expands-medicaid-for-new-moms-who-cant-afford-private-health-insurance\/\" title=\"Nebraska broadens Medicaid for low-income new mothers without private health coverage.\">ultimately reducing pregnancy-related deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This expansion of Medicaid coverage for new moms is a significant milestone, according to Kevin\u2063 Bagley, director\u2063 of the Division of Medicaid\u200b and Long-Term Care in Nebraska&#8217;s Department of Health and Human\u200c Services. He believes \u200dthat by\u2064 extending postpartum Medicaid coverage \u2064to 12 months, the state is taking a giant leap forward \u200din ensuring that mothers receive the care and support they need during this crucial period.<\/p>\n<h2>Part of GOP&#8217;s &#8216;Pro-Life&#8217; Agenda<\/h2>\n<p>Nebraska&#8217;s decision to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage aligns with the &#8220;pro-life&#8221; \u2064agenda of the Republican party. Several other\u200b Republican-led states, including Mississippi, have also \u200bexpanded coverage for low-income \u2063mothers. These policy changes reflect a commitment to lowering barriers for expectant moms and promoting a culture of life.<\/p>\n<p>Mississippi Governor \u2064Tate Reeves emphasized the\u2062 importance of supporting expectant \u200bmoms and choosing life. He sees his \u200dstate&#8217;s leadership in the \u2063Roe v. Wade legal battle \u200das a step towards building a\u200d culture of life throughout \u2064the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Nebraska has recently tightened its abortion laws, making the procedure illegal after \u206412 \u200dweeks. The state\u200d is now considering a six-week ban, often\u200c referred to\u2062 as a \u200c&#8221;heartbeat ban.&#8221; While\u2064 a six-week ban\u2062 failed to pass earlier this year, the governor \u2063remains determined to pursue\u2064 this restriction.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Nebraska has imposed additional restrictions, including limitations on &#8220;gender-altering \u2062procedures&#8221; for minors. Governor Pillen believes that \u2064all children, \u2063including those struggling with gender identity, deserve a chance to grow \u200dand\u2062 live fulfilling\u200b lives.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the Nebraska Supreme Court has allowed the abortion \u2063ban \u200cto remain enforceable for now, rejecting a request\u200d to halt it.<\/p>\n<p>Recent events have highlighted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-life-protester-jailed-in-dc-to-appeal-seeks-to-be-released-pending-sentencing\/\" title=\"Pro-life protester in DC jailed, seeks release pending sentencing, plans to appeal.\">ongoing debate surrounding abortion<\/a>. In Norfolk, Nebraska, a woman was sentenced to \u2063prison for conspiring \u200dwith her \u206317-year-old daughter to abort the baby at 29 weeks. This \u2063tragic case has sparked \u2063discussions\u2062 about the use of abortion pills beyond \u2064the approved\u200d timeframe \u2062of the first\u2064 10 weeks of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Following the Supreme \u2062Court&#8217;s Dobbs\u2063 v. \u200bJackson Women&#8217;s Health Organization\u200c decision, lawmakers from both parties have\u2063 taken action to modify abortion laws. Republican-led\u200b states have\u200c implemented strict bans \u200con abortion, while Democrat-led states have allowed abortions up until birth without mandating \u2062care for\u200b surviving babies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the arguments from supporters \u2064and \u2062opponents regarding Nebraska&#8217;s decision\u2064 to extend Medicaid\u2063 coverage\u2064 for\u2064 new mothers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E&#8221; agenda\u2063 of \u200dthe Republican Party. The party has long \u2063been advocating for policies that protect the lives of \u2062unborn children, \u200cand now they are extending their focus to support mothers during and \u2063after pregnancy. By providing \u200ccomprehensive healthcare services to new mothers, the state\u200d is \u2062prioritizing the well-being of both the \u200dmother and the child,\u200c thereby aligning with the core values\u2064 of the pro-life movement.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of this decision argue that it is\u200c not enough to only advocate for \u2063the\u2064 unborn; equal attention must be given\u2064 to the well-being of mothers\u200b as well. \u2064By extending Medicaid\u200b coverage for a full year, Nebraska is ensuring that\u200d new mothers have access to the necessary\u200d medical care and support during the crucial postpartum\u200b period. This\u200b will\u200c help in \u200cpreventing health complications and reducing the risk of pregnancy-related deaths, ultimately creating a healthier \u200dand safer environment for both mothers and their children.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents, on the other hand,\u2063 raise concerns about\u200d the cost implications of expanding\u200c Medicaid coverage. They\u200d argue that providing healthcare services to an additional\u200d 5,000 mothers will place a burden on the already stretched state budget. However, supporters counter \u2063that \u2063the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term\u2062 costs. \u200cBy investing in the health and well-being of mothers, the state can potentially reduce the need \u200dfor costly emergency interventions and long-term healthcare expenses.<\/p>\n<h2>A Model for Other States<\/h2>\n<p>Nebraska&#8217;s decision to extend Medicaid coverage for\u200d new moms could serve as\u200c a model for \u2063other states across the nation. The \u2063positive impact of this \u2062initiative on \u200bmaternal health and\u200d the\u200b reduction of \u2062pregnancy-related \u2064deaths \u2064cannot \u200cbe understated. It demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of women, in line with the broader goals of improving healthcare outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it sets a precedent for other states to prioritize the health of mothers and their children. By expanding\u2063 Medicaid coverage and removing barriers to healthcare\u2063 access, states can \u2063play a significant role in improving maternal health and reducing disparities \u2064among different \u200dsocioeconomic groups.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062conclusion, Nebraska&#8217;s decision to \u2062provide a\u2062 full year of Medicaid coverage for \u2064new mothers\u2063 is a\u200b commendable step towards ensuring the well-being of women during the critical postpartum period. It aligns with the pro-life agenda, emphasizing the importance \u2064of supporting\u2064 both the mother and the child. By expanding Medicaid coverage and removing\u2062 barriers to\u200d healthcare \u200baccess, Nebraska is \u200csetting a \u2063positive example for other \u2062states to \u2062follow. Through\u2064 these\u200c efforts, we \u2062can hope to create a\u2063 society that\u2064 values and protects the \u200clives of all mothers and children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nebraska&#8217;s Governor Jim Pillen has issued an order granting new mothers, unable to afford private health insurance, a complete year of Medicaid coverage. This expansion, signed into law by the Republican governor in June, demonstrates the state&#8217;s dedication to women&#8217;s health and overall well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":618,"featured_media":2049496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2049495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2049495"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049495\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2049496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2049495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2049495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2049495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}