S. 4694 — Maternal Health for Veterans Act

This section establishes a maternity care coordination program at the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans enrolled in the annual patient enrollment system. The program provides care from the beginning of pregnancy through 12 months postpartum, requires systematic mental health screenings with data review, implements performance management with measurable goals, and supplies training to community maternity care providers on veterans’ unique mental and behavioral health needs. The Secretary must submit an annual report to the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees containing maternal health outcome data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, age, disability, and rural residence, along with progress on external recommendations and any new proposals to address disparities.