Bill > H1996

This bill establishes a maternal mental health equity grant program to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders among pregnant and postpartum individuals, with a focus on medically underserved populations. The program will provide grants to eligible entities, such as community-based organizations, non-profit groups, maternity care providers, and public health agencies, to fund a range of activities, including integrating maternal mental health care into primary care settings, expanding group prenatal and postpartum care programs, addressing stigma, raising awareness, and providing education and training for maternity care providers. The bill also requires grant recipients to submit annual reports on their activities and the secretary to submit an annual report evaluating the effectiveness of the program and making recommendations for expanding coverage of evidence-based screenings and treatments.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1996