Bill > HB1095

This bill creates comprehensive provisions for maternal health care services in Missouri, with a particular focus on expanding healthcare access and support for pregnant individuals. The legislation establishes a new "Missouri Doula Reimbursement Act" that will add doula services to the MO HealthNet program, allowing eligible doulas to provide up to six prenatal and postpartum support sessions, one birth attendance, two lactation consultation visits, and community navigation services for pregnant and postpartum individuals. To qualify as a provider, doulas must be at least 18 years old, hold liability insurance, and either possess a certified training credential from a recognized organization or have training verified by a statewide doula organization. The bill also adds childbirth education classes for pregnant women and a support person to the state's Medicaid services, and requires the Department of Social Services to study the impact of these classes on infant and maternal mortality. Additionally, the legislation expands medical standing orders for healthcare professionals, allowing them to issue recommendations for doula services and prenatal vitamins with certain legal protections. The bill aims to improve maternal healthcare outcomes by providing more comprehensive support and services for pregnant individuals in Missouri.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1095&year=2025&code=R