Bill > HB1952

This bill requires insurance coverage for childbirth education classes for pregnant women and their support persons, specifically mandating that MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program) and other health insurance providers cover these classes. The bill adds childbirth education classes as a covered service under the MO HealthNet program for pregnant women, and requires all health insurance entities providing maternity benefits to include coverage for childbirth education classes starting January 1, 2027. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Social Services to study the impact of these childbirth education classes on infant and maternal mortality among pregnant women of color, with a report to be submitted to the general assembly before January 1, 2029. The legislation aims to improve access to prenatal education and potentially reduce health disparities by ensuring that pregnant women have the opportunity to participate in childbirth education classes without financial barriers.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1952&year=2026&code=R