GA HB1346

Requires all health insurance policies in Georgia to cover maternal mental health screening during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum, plus treatment for those who screen positive, effective January 1, 2027

Establishes six recommended screening intervals for Medicaid patients: first prenatal visit, 28-32 weeks gestation, between delivery and hospital discharge, six-week postpartum visit, after pregnancy loss, and at pediatric visits when infant is three months old

Creates a three-year pilot program for remote maternal mental health screening prioritizing high-risk populations and rural communities, incorporating telehealth services and integration with existing home visiting programs

Mandates the Department of Community Health establish quality metrics tracking screening rates, treatment outcomes, equity measures by race/ethnicity/geography, and patient satisfaction

Contingent on appropriation of funds; requires annual reporting to legislative committees from July 2027 through July 2029 and authorizes Medicaid state plan amendments as needed