Connected MOM Act

Senate Bill

S. 141

119th Congress

Connected MOM Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cassidy

R - LA

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act requires CMS to report on and provide resources for state Medicaid coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum women. Devices like blood glucose monitors enable remote health tracking, potentially improving maternal and child health outcomes. The bill supports telehealth solutions for prenatal and postpartum care access.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Connected MOM Act

The Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act requires CMS to report on and provide resources for state Medicaid coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum women. Devices like blood glucose monitors enable remote health tracki

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The Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act requires CMS to report on and provide resources for state Medicaid coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum women. Devices like blood glucose monitors enable remote health tracking, potentially improving maternal and child health outcomes. The bill supports telehealth solutions for prenatal and postpartum care access.

Bill Number: 141
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: Connected MOM Act
Bill Number: 141
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: The Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act requires CMS to report on and provide resources for state Medicaid coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum women. Devices like blood glucose monitors enable remote health tracking, potentially improving maternal and c

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act requires CMS to report on and provide resources for state Medicaid coverage of remote physiologic monitoring devices for pregnant and postpartum women. Devices like blood glucose monitors enable remote health tracking, potentially improving maternal and child health outcomes. The bill supports telehealth solutions for prenatal and postpartum care access.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act or the Connected MOM Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to report, and provide resources for states, on coverage of remote physiologic devices and related services (e.g., blood glucose monitors) under Medicaid, so as to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

CMS reporting on Medicaid remote monitoring coverage
Focuses on pregnant and postpartum women
Covers devices like blood glucose monitors
Provides resources for state Medicaid programs
Aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The U.S. has among the highest maternal mortality rates of developed countries. Remote physiologic monitoring can identify complications early, particularly for high-risk pregnancies or women with limited healthcare access. This bill helps states understand and expand Medicaid coverage of these technologies, potentially reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Appropriations

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

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Health promotion and preventive care

Health technology, devices, supplies

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

141, 119th Congress (2025). "Connected MOM Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-141

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