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NY S08967
Bill
Status
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 14-member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health, with the majority of members being doulas and experts in doula services and maternal health who represent the state's racial, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic diversity.
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Work group composition includes 8 members appointed by the governor (including the health commissioner as chair, 5 doula or doula service experts, and 1 maternal health representative) plus 6 members appointed by legislative leadership.
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Requires the work group to study and evaluate evidence-based practices, successful state programs, and recommend adequate Medicaid reimbursement rates for primary and substitute doulas, including criteria for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum doula services.
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Directs the work group to examine doula liability coverage, insurance needs, continuing education requirements, and recommend a Medicaid state plan amendment to include payment for doula services.
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Work group must submit final report with findings and recommendations by December 31, 2022; members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual expenses including travel, meals, and lodging.
Legislative Description
Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/3/2022