MA S2104

Bill

MA S2104

Relative to postpartum depression screening

Introduced
06/25/2015

In Committee
12/30/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to postpartum depression screening. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 118E of the General Laws, which pertains to Health Care Financing, by adding a new Section 10H. This new section mandates that the division, referring to the state's health care financing agency, will cover screenings for postpartum depression in mothers of newborns. These screenings can be conducted by pediatricians during any visit to their office, and this coverage extends for up to one year from the date of the child's birth, ensuring timely identification and support for mothers experiencing this condition.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Joan Lovely (D)*, Thomas McGee (D), Ellen Story (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H3701 (on 05/25/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S2104

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S2104
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2104
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2104.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1960	Relative to the safe handling of hazardous drugs	Accompanied a new draft, see H3995	Similar To
H3701	Relative to postpartum depression screening	Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaced by
H3889	Creating the state guarantee fund for default on public construction surety bond payments	Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S1108	Relative to landlord notification	Accompanied a study order, see S2385	Similar To
S2458	Designating the commission on postpartum depression as the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 350 of the Acts of 2016	Similar To
S717	Relative to enhanced housing authority screening	Accompanied a study order, see S2383	Similar To
S82	Providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children	Accompanied a study order, see S2382	Similar To
S827	Relative to improving training for child advocates to recognize indicators of domestic violence	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To

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