MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining, Sen. Kelda Roys, and Sen. Dora Drake reintroduced the Pregnancy Protection Act today, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits and insurance plans must cover them. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement.
“Every woman in Wisconsin deserves access to high-quality and affordable maternal healthcare. This bill puts into state law that maternity and newborn care are essential health benefits, and individual and small group health insurance plans must cover them. We know we have significant work to do to improve maternal healthcare in Wisconsin, especially considering the racial disparities experienced by Black women in Wisconsin, and this bill is one important step in that direction.
“Maternity care coverage benefits both women and children–improving health outcomes for both! Prenatal and postnatal healthcare can identify and treat complications of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, ectopic pregnancies, life-threatening mental health concerns, infection, and other potentially life-threatening complications for mother and child.
“I am proud to fight for Wisconsin women and children by once again introducing the Pregnancy Protection Act. Wisconsin women deserve to be fought for, and maternal healthcare should not be a partisan issue. Forward, together.”
Rep. Vining represents the 13th Assembly District, which includes Elm Grove, and parts of Wauwatosa and Brookfield. For more information visit Rep. Vining’s website here.
