Health, Health Insurance, and Health Occupations - Perinatal Behavioral Health Conditions

Summary

The bill requires Medicaid and private insurers, nonprofit health plans and HMOs to pay for screening for perinatal mental health conditions at designated times and to give pregnant members a standing referral to a mental‑health provider through pregnancy and one year after birth. It also directs the Department of Health to identify approved screening tools and help providers access resources and referral services. Health‑occupation license renewals must include continuing‑education credits on perinatal mental health.

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