# Summary: CARE for Moms Act (H.R. 5568)
This bill addresses the rising maternal mortality crisis in the United States, which has nearly doubled since 2000 and disproportionately affects Black women. The legislation establishes several new programs and expands insurance coverage to improve maternal health outcomes. Key provisions include $35 million annually through 2028 to fund state-based perinatal quality collaboratives that coordinate maternal care improvements, $50 million to train and recruit doulas to support pregnant women, and $10 million for pilot programs providing obstetric services via mobile health units in rural communities. The bill expands Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program to provide 12 months of continuous postpartum coverage (instead of the current 60 days) and requires coverage of dental care for pregnant women, with the federal government fully funding the extended coverage for the first five years. Additional provisions create regional training centers to teach healthcare providers about implicit bias and culturally competent care, require hospitals to give 90 days' notice before closing obstetric units, and fund research on maternal health needs across regions. Finally, the bill increases federal excise taxes on tobacco products to fund these maternal health initiatives.
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