The newly released Maternal Mortality report identified most pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in 2017-2018 took place 6 weeks to 1 year postpartum. As of July 1, Medicaid coverage can now extend through one year postpartum, a policy change that will help many birthing people. To learn about other key findings and recommendations, visit health.state.mn.us/docs/people/womeninfants/maternalmort/maternalmortreport.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3k0j-5Ggtut08tFWylgQigbZ91Dz7IIFRIrxuLBV438EyppT7epoVgz70. #maternalmortality