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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires insurance coverage for doula services in the state of Massachusetts. Specifically, it mandates that the state's Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth (the state Medicaid program), and various private insurance plans provide coverage for all doula services. The bill also establishes the Doula Workforce Development Trust Fund to support the training and recruitment of doulas, particularly those serving MassHealth members and areas with poor maternal and infant health outcomes. Additionally, the bill gives patients the right to have their doula present during labor and delivery, and requires healthcare facilities to not place undue burdens on doulas' access to clinical settings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Liz Miranda (D)*,
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1139 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1139.pdf |
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