Apparently, former convicts have a better chance of getting insured over pregnant women. However, on Wednesday a bill was introduced that could change that.
This week, State Senator Liz Krueger of Manhattan introduced a bill to amend the current insurance law to add pregnancy to New York’s list of qualifying events. As it currently stands getting married or divorced, becoming a citizen, getting released from prison, or even permanently moving outside of one’s plan coverage area all qualify individuals for a special enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but getting pregnant does not.
“From birth control without co-pays to free preventative reproductive health care, the ACA has dramatically improved women’s health across the country. However, the law fails to provide a way for uninsured women who become pregnant to secure quality, affordable prenatal care,” Stringer told msnbc.com. “With the introduction of legislation, New York will be the first state in the nation to give women the opportunity to secure coverage when they get pregnant—strengthening public health, protecting the financial stability of New Yorkers, and ensuring equal access for all.”
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