Blood Pressure MATTERS Act
Sponsored by Williams, Nikema (Democrat-GA-5) · House · Introduced May 7, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover self-measured blood pressure monitoring devices and services for pregnant and postpartum individuals at no cost to the patient. The requirement applies to Medicaid, CHIP (children's health insurance), employer health plans, and individual insurance markets.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 7, 2026
In Committee
May 7, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Williams, Nikema
Independent · GA-5
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