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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/25/2018
07/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill would require the Division of Medical Assistance to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression by pediatricians during any visit to a pediatrician's office for up to one year after the child's birth. Postpartum depression is a form of depression that can affect new mothers after giving birth. The bill aims to ensure that new mothers are screened for this condition during routine pediatric visits for their newborn children, in order to facilitate early detection and treatment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4808 (on 07/25/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1156 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1156.pdf |
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