About 10,000 Washington moms lose health coverage during the “fourth trimester” or the 12-week period immediately after having a baby. Yet, pregnancy-related deaths can occur up to a year after birth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, 30% of all pregnancy-related deaths occur 43 to 365 days after delivery.

Currently, the CARES Act prevents states from dis-enrolling people from Medicaid during the current public health emergency. This means women are still protected after pregnancy — during the emergency. Passing SB 5068 would ensure continuity of care when the emergency ends.

SB 5068 will be debated in the Senate Ways & Means Committee today at 4pm.

Sign in pro before 4 PM and help new moms!

https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSIRemote/Testimony/Form?chamber=Senate&meetingFamilyId=28627&agendaItemFamilyId=140467&remoteLocationId=50&testify=False

Background: Joint Professional Statement from Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-LZQi3YDJXM-c1FWvKlE2od5KL1Y34Un36U1qvAn4c/edit

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TODAY: Virtual Event at 12 PM

Presidents’ Day Town Hall featuring Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

Monday, February 15 from 12 – 1 PM

Registration required: https://www.mobilize.us/seattleindivisible/event/374738/

Submit a question for Rep Jayapal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kxngEpZX-uwILzEVZ_vc5XQAgV67TJoE7PvyTC8_W_U/edit

Public Live-stream: https://www.facebook.com/SeattleIndivisible