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MS HB1089

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Medicaid family planning services to include coverage for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods.

  • Requires Medicaid providers serving pregnant women and girls to provide objective information and counseling about LARC methods as early in pregnancy as practicable.

  • Mandates that a minor patient's parent or guardian must be present when LARC information and counseling is provided to the patient.

  • Effective July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Medicaid; covered family planning services shall include coverage for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Medicaid1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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