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NV AB297
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Hanadi Nadeem
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AI Summary
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Requires Nevada Medicaid to cover optional home visitation services for recipients who are pregnant or have given birth within the preceding 24 months to support healthy pregnancy, birth, postpartum period, and the child's first 24 months of life
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Services may include educational and informational support, family planning counseling, preventative screenings, referrals to medical and social services, and coordination of care
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to notify eligible Medicaid recipients that home visitation services are available, with clear indication that services are optional
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Directs the Administrator to adopt regulations establishing provider requirements, which may include accreditation by a nationally recognized organization for home visitation services
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Requires the Department to apply for any federal waivers or State Plan amendments necessary to receive federal funding for this coverage, with an effective date of January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Revises provisions relating to Medicaid. (BDR 38-838)
Last Action
(No further action taken.)
6/3/2025