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GA HB1176
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Trey Kelley
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AI Summary
- Private health insurance policies that cover breast pumps and supplies must also cover infant formula when a healthcare provider documents that a covered member is medically unable to breastfeed
- The state health benefit plan for public officers and employees must provide the same infant formula coverage when medical necessity is documented
- Georgia's Medicaid program must cover infant formula when a healthcare provider submits documentation of medical necessity, with the department required to submit a state plan amendment or waiver request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as needed
- "Medically unable to breastfeed" is defined to include women who have had a mastectomy, are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, are taking contraindicated medications, have conditions harmful to breastfeeding infants, or are physically unable to produce sufficient breast milk
- The Georgia Department of Public Health, in consultation with the Georgia Composite Medical Board, must compile and post information on conditions preventing breastfeeding, recommended alternatives, and available coverage options, with annual review and distribution to all licensed physicians
- The Act applies to health benefit policies and plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Insurance; coverage of infant formula when a woman is medically unable to breastfeed; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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