S. 670 · 111th Congress
Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tom Harkin
- Introduced
- 2009-03-23
- Latest action
- 2009-03-23 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require coverage, without cost-sharing, of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use by pregnant women. Provides for an increased federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for tobacco cessation counseling services and medications.