Illinois is redefining maternal healthcare.
Beginning July 1, Illinois expanded Medicaid coverage for evidence-based preterm birth risk assessment. Together we can improve maternal outcomes, expand access, and support healthier pregnancies.
1 in 10
babies in the U.S. are born prematurely
$76K+
average first year cost of a preterm birth
50%
spontaneous preterm births happen to moms with no known risk factors
The problem
Preterm birth impacts everyone.
Preterm birth remains one of the largest drivers of maternal and neonatal healthcare costs. Most pregnancies that end in spontaneous preterm birth have no obvious warning signs.
Earlier insight creates new opportunities for better care.
How PreTRM Helps
Understand Risk Earlier
The PreTRM® Test helps identify spontaneous preterm birth risk during weeks 18 to 21 of pregnancy. Earlier information allows providers to personalize care with early interventions while helping health plans support more effective maternal health programs.
Step 1
Identify Risk — Earlier in pregnancy
Step 2
Personalize Care — Support evidence-based interventions
Step 3
Measure Impact — Track maternal and neonatal outcomes
The Illinois news
Illinois is setting the standard.
Effective July 1, SB3365 expanded Medicaid coverage for evidence-based preterm birth risk assessment. Illinois is the first state in the country to take this step for moms and babies.
Health plans now have an opportunity to help bring innovative pregnancy care to more women across Illinois.
Illinois is leading the way
Improve Outcomes. Earlier identification supports more personalized pregnancy care, creating opportunities for providers to intervene at the right time.
Advance Health Equity. Expand access for more Medicaid patients across Illinois, reaching the communities that have historically had the least access to innovative maternal care.
Improve Healthcare Value. Earlier insight creates opportunities for more efficient care navigation and stronger population health outcomes for Illinois health plans.
Review the Evidence
At your next visit, just ask: Is the PreTRM Test right for my pregnancy? Our free discussion guide makes it easy to start the conversation.
Connect with Our Team
Discuss implementation and opportunities to expand access across your member population.
Illinois took the first step.
Let’s take the next one together. Help expand access to earlier pregnancy risk assessment across Illinois.
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Questions you might have
July 1. As of July 1, 2026, Illinois Medicaid covers the PreTRM Test under SB3365, making Illinois the first state in the country to expand coverage for evidence-based preterm birth risk assessment.
Between 18 to 21 weeks of pregnancy.
It predicts the risk of spontaneous preterm birth before symptoms appear.
Earlier identification supports proactive maternal care and stronger population health strategies.
References
- Hamilton BE MJ, Osterman MJK. Births: Provisional Data for 2024. Vital Statistics Rapid Release 2025;38.
- Callaghan WM, et al. The contribution of preterm birth to infant mWhat if my doctor hasn’t heard of it?ortality rates in the United States. Pediatrics. 2006 Oct;118(4):1566–73.
- Iams JD, et al. Prevention of Preterm Parturition. N Engl J Med 2014;370:254–61. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMcp1103640