Inaugural Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards Released

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, in collaboration with the George Washington University, released the first-ever grading of state efforts in addressing maternal mental health. The U.S. received a D, and 42 states received Ds and Fs.

The report cards grades states in three key domains:

1. Providers and Programs
2. Screening Requirements and Reimbursements
3. Insurance Coverage and Payment

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health shares a roadmap to help show how this is the shared responsibility of federal and state policymakers, health care providers, hospitals, insurers, and communities and how everyone can take steps to close gaps in care.