The recent approvals in both Delaware and Tennessee come as public health advocates that families are increasingly struggling to afford enough diapers for their children.
Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state's Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed.Similarly, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has also approved extending a pilot program in Delaware that provides free diapers and wipes to postpartum parents for the first three months after giving birth.
"In Delaware, individuals will be allowed to receive up to 80 diapers and up to one pack of baby wipes per week in the first twelve weeks postpartum. CMS agreed the state could use Medicaid funding to extend the program another five years."Access to sufficient diapers offers health benefits to the parent, as well, as diaper need is associated with maternal depression and stress," said Martha Lodge, spokesperson for the Delaware Health and Social Services in an email.
De News Lifestyle Family Health Us Tn Consumer
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid familiesTennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed.
Read more »
Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid familiesTennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed.
Read more »
Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid familiesTennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed.
Read more »
Delaware and Tennessee to provide free diapers through MedicaidParents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Read more »
Tennessee y Delaware serán los primeros estados en ofrecer pañales gratuitos como parte del MedicaidTennessee se convertirá pronto en el primer estado de Estados Unidos en ofrecer pañales gratuitos a las familias inscritas en el programa estatal del Medicaid luego de recibir aprobación federal, confirmaron funcionarios estatales.
Read more »
Tennessee becomes first US state to offer free diapers for Medicaid familiesTennessee is set to pioneer a new initiative, becoming the first state to provide free diapers to families enrolled in its Medicaid program, officials say.
Read more »