Perinatal health screenings and treatment.

Summary

The bill expands the definition of maternal mental health to "perinatal mental health," covering pregnancy, postpartum and inter‑pregnancy periods. It requires health‑care service plans, Medi‑Cal managed‑care plans and health insurers to create programs that screen, diagnose, treat and coordinate care for these conditions, following accepted clinical guidelines. Providers may refer patients to qualified practitioners, and the plans must report utilization and outcomes each year.

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