A bill that would expedite Medicaid coverage and prenatal health care for low-income pregnant women in Alabama has advanced as lawmakers across the South try to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates. Processing Medicaid applications can take weeks and physicians say early prenatal care is vital. The bill passed in the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously. It will now be considered by the Senate. Click the👆#linkinbio to read more. #YourTownYourNews #WVUA23 #AlabamaNews #Prenatal #AlabamaPrenatalCare