MN SF4976

Requires all health plan companies providing maternity benefits to develop a maternal mental health program by July 1, 2025, designed to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral.

Health plans must provide coverage for doulas, incentivize training for obstetric providers, and educate enrollees about maternal mental health services under the program.

Mandates health care professionals (physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, physician assistants, naturopathic doctors, and traditional midwives) providing prenatal or postpartum care to offer or conduct screening for maternal mental health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum period.

Establishes that failure to meet maternal mental health screening requirements is grounds for disciplinary action against physicians, physician assistants, and nurses.

Requires managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans under medical assistance programs to include the maternal mental health program required under maternity coverage provisions.