Federal Policy
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Legislators Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Investments in Maternal Mental Health Programs
On May 18, 2026 the bipartisan, bicameral Moms Matter Act (S. 4552/H.R. 8811) was reintroduced, to increase investments in maternal mental health programs and expand the maternal mental health workforce to better support moms and pregnant women.
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Trump Administration Announces the Launch of Three New Initiatives for Mothers, including Moms.gov
A look at the White House’s new Moms.gov initiative, proposed IVF and childcare reforms, and what the administration’s maternal health agenda could mean for mothers and families.
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The Ripple Effect of HR 1’s Medicaid Work Requirement and Funding Cuts
In the article reprinted with permission from OPEN MINDS, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on state Medicaid programs is examined, highlighting projected funding reductions, changes to state-directed payments, and the varying effects across states. The analysis outlines how these federal Medicaid policy changes could reshape provider payments, state budgets, and…
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HHS Wants American Providers and Population to Consider Relying Less on Antidepressants
On Monday (May 4, 2026), the Federal Health and Human Services administration (HHS) announced a new initiative to address “psychiatric overprescribing.” The initiative aims to reduce the use of widely-prescribed antidepressants known as SSRIs, which also addresses supporting patients who want to stop taking them.
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How Maternal Mental Health and Related Programs Fare in the President’s 2027 Proposed Budget
On April 3, President Trump released his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget Request. The request outlines the Administration’s funding
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Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Research and Access to Psychedelic Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
Federal action accelerates research, review, and access to psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness, signaling a potential shift toward new FDA-approved therapies.
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Prioritizing Maternal Health: Strengthening Coverage and Enrollment in the 2027 CMS Rule
On March 12, 2026, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health submitted a formal letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters.
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Support for Strengthening MMRIA: A Critical Data Source for Maternal Mental Health
On March 4, 2026, the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health submitted a formal letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing strong support for the continued investment and refinement of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA).
