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SB 308: Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage of postpartum maternal mental health care services; provide

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Senate Bill 308

By: Senators Islam Parkes of the 7th, Jones II of the 22nd, Esteves of the 35th, Parent of the 44th, Halpern of the 39th and others

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

To amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for Medicaid coverage of postpartum maternal mental health care services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 49-4-159, relating to Medicaid coverage for lactation and postpartum care, as follows: "(a) The department shall provide Medicaid coverage for:

(1) Lactation care and services, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 43-22A-3, to pregnant and lactating women and to children who are breastfeeding or receiving their mother's milk; ~~and~~

(2) Postpartum care for mothers for a period of one year following the date the pregnancy ends; and

(3) Postpartum mental health care services for mothers, including screenings for depression and anxiety, and maternal mental health support for a period of one year following the date the pregnancy ends."

SECTION 2.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.