SC H4625

Requires healthcare providers and facilities to offer voluntary perinatal mental health screenings to mothers and fathers/adult birthing partners during pregnancy (at or after 24 weeks) and at postpartum discharge or first follow-up visit

Mandates that hospitals and birthing centers provide free educational materials on postpartum depression symptoms, risk factors, and mental health resources in accessible formats

Requires providers to inform individuals of elevated risk screening results and offer referrals to mental health services, including community-based, telehealth, and Medicaid-covered options

Protects screening results as confidential health information under HIPAA, with fathers' results maintained separately from maternal records unless authorized

Directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and other state agencies to develop screening guidance, standardized materials, and Medicaid reimbursement for perinatal mental health services