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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
In Committee
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
04/18/2023
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 04/19/2023)

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