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NY A06140
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Adds doulas to the definition of "medical services provider" under Medicaid, alongside physicians, nurses, midwives, and other licensed health care practitioners
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Directs the Commissioner of Health to apply for federal Medicaid plan amendments or waivers to include doula care as a covered service and secure federal financial participation
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Expands the New York State Medicaid doula services pilot program statewide beyond Erie County, with local jurisdictions given the option to opt-in or opt-out based on local need
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Requires the Department of Health to conduct yearly studies on the program's efficacy and report findings to the Governor and legislative leaders
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Takes effect immediately, with the Medicaid coverage provision contingent upon federal approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legislative Description
Includes doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients; directs the commissioner of health to submit an application for amendments and waivers to add doulas to such coverage pursuant to section 363-e of the social services law; directs the commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office of children and family services to add, amend and/or repeal any rule or regulation necessary.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026