The Pulse

It’s been an exciting month of negotiations and strategizing as we move quickly toward the end of the Legislative Session. One of our priority issues, postpartum Medicaid expansion, was getting sidetracked in the challenging conversations around Medicaid cost containment. But, despite these challenges, we’ve managed to get a postpartum bill introduced! House Bill 633 will allow women to keep the health care coverage they receive under Medicaid for a full 12 months after delivery, rather than just the 60 days the current program covers. This will allow new moms who face health challenges after the birth of a new baby to focus on themselves and their baby instead of worrying about losing healthcare coverage.

Legislation, HB 633, that will help protect the health of Idaho’s new moms by extending postpartum coverage from 60 days to a full year for those eligible for Medicaid through pregnancy is being considered by state lawmakers. We are expecting it to be heard in the House Health and Welfare Committee this week.

Every year, American Heart Association volunteers gather at their state capitols to advocate for public policies that will result in a world of longer, healthier lives. Some of the advocacy events that have already occurred this year are listed below.

To see more on upcoming advocacy events occurring across the country, like and follow our You're the Cure Facebook page!

Every year, American Heart Association volunteers gather at their state capitols to advocate for public policies that will result in a world of longer, healthier lives. Some of the advocacy events that have already occurred this year are listed below.

To see more on upcoming advocacy events occurring across the country, like and follow our You're the Cure Facebook page!

Every year, American Heart Association volunteers gather at their state capitols to advocate for public policies that will result in a world of longer, healthier lives. Some of the advocacy events that have already occurred this year are listed below.

To see more on upcoming advocacy events occurring across the country, like and follow our You're the Cure Facebook page!

Every year, American Heart Association volunteers gather at their state capitols to advocate for public policies that will result in a world of longer, healthier lives. Some of the advocacy events that have already occurred this year are listed below.

To see more on upcoming advocacy events occurring across the country, like and follow our You're the Cure Facebook page!

Every year, American Heart Association volunteers gather at their state capitols to advocate for public policies that will result in a world of longer, healthier lives. Some of the advocacy events that have already occurred this year are listed below.

To see more on upcoming advocacy events occurring across the country, like and follow our You're the Cure Facebook page!

On Tuesday, February 13^th, the AHA Utah team hosted our Heart on the Hill Lobby Day in the Capitol Board Room of the Utah State Capitol Building. We welcomed our Board of Directors, State Advocacy Committee, staff, and volunteers, for a total of more than 30 people, about half of whom were joining in their first lobbying experience.