Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Outlets: Stateline

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A survey of more than 3,800 people nationwide who gave birth in 2023 and 2024 found those using Medicaid described worse outcomes than those on private insurance, that access to care remains limited for some, and that women often feel unheard and disregarded during pregnancy and labor and delivery.

The Listening to Mothers survey, conducted by the nonpartisan nonprofit National Partnership for Women and Families, was released earlier this month. The partnership says the …

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