To provide maternal health support for pregnant women in rural Minnesota.

 

This bill aims to improve the health and well being of pregnant women living in rural areas of Minnesota by providing

extra prenatal check ups and transportation to medical appointments. This will help reduce pregnancy complications and

support healthy mothers and children.

 

Many women in rural Minnesota have limited access to healthcare because hospitals and clinics are far away. This can

cause many problems during pregnancy if women miss important check ups. By offering extra support, this bill may help

pregnant women get the care they need and reduce health risks for mothers.

 

 

Prenatal check ups medical appointments during pregnancy to monitor the health of the mother and baby.

Rural areas - parts of Minnesota that are outside of cities and towns, where medical services are limited

Transportation assistance - help with travel or rides to medical appointments

 

 

Funding for this bill will come from the Minnesota Department of health's existing maternal and child health budget,

with possible additional state funding allocated through the annual health services budget.

 

 

Healthcare providers or transportation services that fail to offer the support needed by this law without a valid reason

may face fines determined by the minnesota department of health

 

 

This law would take place on January 1 of the year following its passage to allow time for implementation and

coordination with health care providers.