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GA HB1302
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Karen Bennett
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AI Summary
- Requires physicians and healthcare providers to screen pregnant and postpartum women for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders at six specified points: the first prenatal visit, 28-32 weeks' gestation, between delivery and discharge, the six-week postpartum visit, after pregnancy loss, and at the infant's three-month pediatric visit (or the mother's visit up to one year postpartum)
- Women may refuse the screening, and providers may conduct additional screenings beyond the six required points during pregnancy or the postpartum period as deemed necessary
- Screenings must use questionnaires conforming to nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based tools for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring
- Obstetric and pediatric providers must supply educational materials on signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and provide appropriate referral information and resources during screenings
- Authorizes the Georgia Department of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations to administer these requirements, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Medical assistance; mandatory maternal mental health screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for Medicaid recipients; provide
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Health2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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