HR. 8716In Committee
Blood Pressure MATTERS Act
Require health coverage of self-measured blood pressure monitoring for pregnant and postpartum individuals across Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance, employer plans, and the tax code
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require health coverage of self-measured blood pressure monitoring for pregnant and postpartum individuals across Medicaid, CHIP, private insurance, employer plans, and the tax code
Key points
- Amend Medicaid and CHIP coverage rules
- Amend private and employer plan requirements
- Require blood pressure monitoring coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-07 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Topics and policy areas
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