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Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act

These are the parts of federal law that created Medicaid (Title XIX), which provides health coverage to low-income people, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP - Title XXI), which provides low-cost health coverage to children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance.

Rural Hospital

A hospital located in a less populated, non-urban area, often serving a smaller community.

Safety Net Hospital

A hospital that provides a significant amount of care to uninsured, Medicaid, and other vulnerable patients, often regardless of their ability to pay.

Federal Financial Participation (FFP)

The percentage of a state's Medicaid or CHIP program costs that the federal government pays for.

Perinatal Period

The time period around childbirth, typically starting a few weeks before birth and extending up to a year after birth.

Doula

A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.