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MN HF4161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Requires all health plans to cover a comprehensive postnatal visit within three weeks of delivery
  • Requires coverage of all postnatal visits recommended by a health care provider between three and eleven weeks from delivery
  • Requires coverage of a comprehensive postnatal visit at twelve weeks from delivery
  • Defines "comprehensive postnatal visit" to include full assessment of mother's and infant's physical, social, and psychological well-being, including mood, infant care, contraception, recovery from birth, and chronic disease management
  • Extends the same postnatal coverage requirements to medical assistance programs, effective January 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Postnatal health care coverage specified.

Last Action

Author added Boldon

3/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy3/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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