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GA HB1114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Georgia's Medicaid program to cover lactation care and services for pregnant and lactating women and for children who are breastfeeding or receiving their mother's milk
  • Extends Medicaid postpartum care coverage for mothers to six months following the date of birth
  • Directs the department to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if necessary to implement the new coverage requirements
  • Effectiveness is contingent upon a specific appropriation of funds referenced by line item in a General Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Medical assistance; Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/12/2020
Health and Human Services3/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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