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GA HB825Medical assistance; Medicaid coverage for medically necessary donor human milk; provide
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Introduced
03/25/2021
03/25/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage for medically necessary donor human milk; to provide for submittal of a state plan amendment or waiver request, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill would require the Georgia Medicaid program to provide coverage for medically necessary donor human milk for infants under six months of age who are unable to receive maternal breast milk or participate in breastfeeding due to medical or physical reasons. The bill directs the state's Department of Health to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the federal government, if necessary, to implement this new coverage. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/31/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/201572 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/60740 |
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