SCR 27·LA·senate
MEDICAID: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate for breast pumps and related supplies.
In CommitteeFiled Apr 8, 2026
Sponsor: Brach Myers (R)
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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Apr 13, 2026
Summary
The concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Health to increase the Medicaid payment for breast pumps and related supplies from roughly $80 to at least $140 per month. It is aimed at low‑income postpartum mothers who need lactation support, with the goal of improving breastfeeding rates and health outcomes. The increase would be carried out through existing administrative or state‑plan mechanisms.
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