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MI SB0965

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Erika Geiss

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

SB 965 Summary

  • Allows individuals eligible for medical assistance who are expectant mothers to receive doula services before, during, and after childbirth for up to 60 days postpartum.

  • Defines "doula" as a professional trained in childbirth who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to an expectant mother.

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to promptly seek any necessary federal waiver to modify the medical assistance state plan and implement these provisions.

Legislative Description

Human services; medical services; coverage for doula services; require. Amends 1939 Pa 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109n.

Human services: medical services

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy And Human Services

6/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Health Policy And Human Services6/10/2020

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