Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB 51
Postpartum care for new mothers on Medicaid.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ed Charbonneau (Republican)
- La Keisha Jackson (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- J.D. Ford (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Requires that: (1) certain health care providers; (2) hospitals; and (3) the office of the secretary of family and social services or a managed care organization that has contracted with the office under the Medicaid program; ensure that a Medicaid recipient or an individual eligible for Medicaid who gives birth schedules a follow-up appointment for postpartum care that is not later than 60 days from the date the woman gives birth. (The introduced version of this bill was prepared by the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services.)
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor - Jan 5, 2026 · Senate
Senator Charbonneau added as second author - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services - Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
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