Closing Health Gaps for Black Families on Medicaid

Diabetes burden is higher: Black adults are 24% more likely to have diabetes and die from it ~78% more often than the U.S. average.

Hypertension is pervasive: ~58% of Black adults live with high blood pressure—among the highest rates globally.

Maternal health: Pregnancy-related death rates for Black women are ~3× those of White women; many are preventable with timely care.

Medicaid is part of the solution: It covers ~41% of U.S. births, expanding access to prenatal care, BP/diabetes screening, and supports like doulas.

Know your numbers (BP, A1c). Schedule a check-up. Use covered benefits to manage blood pressure, diabetes, and prenatal/postpartum care.