For black mothers, who are often provided lower quality maternal care when they can access care at all, the ACA's requirement to cover pregnancy, labor, delivery and newborn care as essential benefits in health plans was absolutely critical.
She highlights the critical nature of ACA provisions for maternal care for black mothers.
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