Cedar Rapids Today

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) helped introduce the bipartisan No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act alongside Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA-47) to prevent new parents from receiving surprise medical bills for their newborn babies.

The legislation allows newborns to be covered under their mother's insurance for 30 days after birth, establishes a 60-day enrollment period for all plans and insurers after the first 30 days of birth for newborns, and requires that all health plans and insurers immediately notify parents if they receive a bill for an uncovered newborn. 

"New parents have enough on their plates without having to worry about getting a surprise medical bill or the cost of an unexpected medical visit in the first weeks of their baby’s life. This bipartisan legislation expands health care access for newborn babies and simplifies the enrollment process so that new parents can focus on keeping their babies healthy and happy.” - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson                          

“It’s hard enough taking care of a newborn; parents shouldn’t be unexpectedly charged for their baby’s health care because insurance companies are asleep at the wheel. Enrolling newborns in health insurance coverage should be an automatic, simple process. I’m proud to work with a bipartisan group of colleagues to reduce the cost—and stress—of growing a family.” - Congresswoman Katie Porter

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