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TN HB0932

TN HB0932
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to doulas.


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires that doula services be provided to recipients of TennCare; requires that the doula services be performed by a person who has received certain certification. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill requires that doula services be provided to recipients of TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, and that these services be performed by a person who has received certain certifications. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, which governs various state programs and agencies, to add doula services as a covered benefit under TennCare, including for medically needy recipients. The bill specifies that "doula services" refers to continuous emotional and physical support throughout labor and birth, as well as intermittent support during the prenatal and postpartum periods.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee (on 04/13/2021)

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