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NV SB232

Requires the State Plan for Medicaid to include coverage for postpartum care services. (BDR 38-45)


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Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
05/30/2023
Passed
Dead
06/05/2023

Introduced Session

82nd Legislature (2023)

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to Medicaid; requiring the State Plan for Medicaid to include coverage for postpartum care services for a certain period of time following a pregnancy; making appropriations to certain divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services; authorizing expenditures by certain divisions of the Department; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Plan for Medicaid to include coverage for postpartum care services for a period of 12 months following the end of pregnancy. Postpartum care services include developing a postpartum care plan, providing contact and comprehensive postpartum visits, treating complications like postpartum depression, and screening for cardiovascular disease. The bill also makes appropriations to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services and the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to cover the costs of implementing these changes to Medicaid coverage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

In Senate. To enrollment. (on 06/04/2023)

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