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PA HB1075
PA HB1075Further providing for definitions and for postpartum coverage standards; providing for provisions relating to involuntary discharge; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.
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Introduced
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
In Committee
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 2, 1996 (P.L.514, No.85), entitled "An act providing for certain health insurance benefits to aid the health and well-being of mother and child following the birth of a child; and prohibiting certain practices by insurers," further providing for definitions and for postpartum coverage standards; providing for provisions relating to involuntary discharge; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Health Security Act to further provide for definitions and postpartum coverage standards. It requires health insurance policies that provide maternity benefits to cover an additional 24 hours of elective postpartum observation and care, and prohibits hospitals from involuntarily discharging postpartum patients or newborns between 10 PM and 8 AM. The bill also imposes duties on the Department of Human Services to apply for a waiver to provide coverage for the additional 24 hours of postpartum care through government programs like Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
Gina Curry (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Donna Bullock (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Dan Miller (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Regina Young (D),
Last Action
Referred to HEALTH (on 05/02/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Infants and Children
- ‐ Maternal Health
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1075 | 04/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1075&pn=1102 | 05/02/2023 |
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