Extend postpartum Medicaid to one year and cover doula care
State of the StateLast updated Jun 29, 2026
The Commitment
What was promised
Extend postpartum Medicaid to one year and cover doula care
The Record
What’s happened
2024 State of the State; full-year postpartum coverage plus statewide doula coverage.
Documentation
Evidence
governor.ny.govCross-reference
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