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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 1-11-775 So As To Provide The State Health Plan Must Provide Coverage For Lactation Care And Services Beginning With The 2027 Plan Year, To Provide For The Scope Of Coverage, To Prohibit The Application Of Cost-sharing Provisions To Covered Lactation Care And Services, And To Define Necessary Terms.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina State Health Plan to require comprehensive lactation care and services coverage starting in 2027 for all active and retired state and public school district employees and their dependents. The coverage will provide six months of support for pregnant and lactating women and breastfeeding children, with no patient cost-sharing. "Lactation care and services" is defined extensively, including activities such as clinical assessment, care planning, education, consultation, and use of assistive devices. A "lactation consultant" must be a healthcare professional who is board certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). The bill mandates that the Public Health Benefit Authority develop regulations to implement these provisions, and it will take effect upon the Governor's approval. This legislation aims to support breastfeeding mothers and children by ensuring access to professional lactation support without additional financial burden.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3243&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3243_20241205.htm |
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