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DE HB80
Bill
Status
Passed
8/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Minor-Brown
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AI Summary
- Requires all health insurance carriers to provide coverage of doula services beginning January 1, 2024.
- Coverage must include three prenatal visits (up to 90 minutes each), three postpartum visits (up to 90 minutes each), and attendance through labor and birth.
- Defines "doula services" as physical, emotional, and educational support including labor support, prenatal/postpartum education, breastfeeding assistance, parenting education, and support following pregnancy loss.
- Directs the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance to establish a certification and provider enrollment process for doulas and set reimbursement rates that support livable annual income for full-time practicing doulas.
- Addresses racial disparities in maternal mortality, noting Black women represent 78% of pregnancy-related fatalities in Delaware despite being 28% of live births.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Coverage Of Doula Services.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
8/9/2023
Committee Referrals
Finance6/27/2023
Health & Social Services6/22/2023
Appropriations3/16/2023
Health & Human Development3/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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