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TX HB465
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to a pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of doula services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program in Texas to provide Medicaid coverage for doula services. A doula is defined as a non-medical birthing coach who provides emotional, physical, and educational support during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will implement the pilot program in the state's most populous county and the county with the greatest maternal health needs. HHSC will determine the qualifications for doulas and the specific doula services to be covered. The pilot program will run from 2023 to 2029, and HHSC must submit annual reports and a final report to the legislature evaluating the program's effectiveness in reducing maternal mortality and racial disparities in health outcomes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
James Frank (R)*,
Lacey Hull (R)*,
Toni Rose (D)*,
Valoree Swanson (R)*,
Shawn Thierry (R)*,
Stan Lambert (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Penny Morales Shaw (D),
Angelia Orr (R),
Lina Ortega (D),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Ron Reynolds (D),
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 04/19/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB465 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00465E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00465H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00465H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00465I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00465I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00465I.pdf |
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