Bill > HB3904

This bill expands Medicaid coverage for maternal health services in Oklahoma by requiring reimbursement for depression screenings during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and by allowing for separate payments for prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services instead of a single bundled payment. It also establishes a process for pregnant women to quickly gain eligibility for Medicaid, known as presumptive eligibility, to ensure immediate access to prenatal care, and mandates coverage for self-monitoring blood pressure devices and related patient education for pregnant and postpartum women to manage conditions like hypertension. Furthermore, the bill authorizes reimbursement for remote ultrasound procedures, where a healthcare provider uses secure digital technology to interpret medical data from a patient in a different location, and for home visitation services provided by doulas (trained birth assistants) and community health workers to support pregnant and postpartum individuals.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3904&Session=2600