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Introduced
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Provides funding for, and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award, grants for demonstration projects to train low-income individuals to work in the field of pregnancy or childbirth. Grantees must be located in a state that recognizes doulas or midwives as health care providers and that allows payment for their services in the Medicaid program.
AI Summary
This bill provides grants for demonstration projects to train low-income individuals to work in the field of pregnancy or childbirth, such as doulas or midwives. The grants are awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and require the state to recognize doulas or midwives as health care providers and allow Medicaid payment for their services. The bill defines key terms like "eligible entity" and "eligible individual," and appropriates $10 million for the program in fiscal year 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 06/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3344/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3344/BILLS-116hr3344ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3344/BILLS-116hr3344ih.pdf.pdf |
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