Iowa's plan to extend postpartum coverage for new mothers has been approved by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the governor's office announced on Wednesday.

Currently, Iowa is 44th in the nation for the number of patients for every doctor according to the Iowa Medical Society.

Iowa's Medicaid program does allow for doula and midwife services, but Reynold's plan is to invest $642,000 to "unbundle" and increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to OB/GYNs and primary care physicia

Pregnant Iowans on Medicaid now receive 12 months of postpartum coverage, up from the previous 60-day limit, according to a report from Iowa Public Radio.

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal relies on excess from state reserve funds, as the state general fund is projected to take in just $8.7 billion

The new law's 12-month expansion affects families below the 215% federal poverty level ($67,080 annually for a family of four).

The partnership with Innovive Health helps Molina ensure some of Iowa's Medicaid patients get coordinated care for behavioral health and medical care.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders hopes to bring back work requirements for some people on its Medicaid program.