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GA HB1114
GA HB1114Medical assistance; Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services and postpartum care; provide
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Introduced
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
In Committee
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Passed
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/16/2020
07/16/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled 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 lactation care and services and postpartum care; to provide for submission of a state plan amendment or waiver, if necessary; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide Medicaid coverage for lactation care and services for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as postpartum care for mothers for up to six months after giving birth. It requires the Georgia Department of Community Health to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if necessary to implement these provisions. The bill will only become effective upon the appropriation of specific funds for its purpose in a General Appropriations Act passed by the Georgia General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Jon Burns (R)*,
Sharon Cooper (R)*,
Katie Dempsey (R)*,
Terry England (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Butch Parrish (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 07/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/194813.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/193945.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/192330.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/1114 |
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