HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to perinatal behavioral health treatment. (8/1/25) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Bill number changed from SB 42 to SLS 25RS-227, and status changed from 'Enrolled' to 'Original', reflecting the document's transition from a final enacted version to the initial draft.

The list of co-sponsoring senators and representatives was removed, as this version is the original draft before the bill was assigned to sponsors.

A summary digest prepared by Senate Legislative Services was added to the original version, which is not present in the enrolled version.

Page numbering and header formatting were adjusted to reflect the document's status as an original draft rather than an enrolled law.

Added language clarifying that the required coverage may be subject to annual deductibles, coinsurance, and copayment provisions established by the health benefit plan.

Added a new subsection stating that Medicaid is not prohibited from establishing its own criteria for payment and medical necessity.

Added the names of the co-sponsoring Representatives to the bill title, which is standard for enrolled bills.

Added a new provision requiring that the implementation of the inpatient treatment coverage is subject to the appropriation of funds by the legislature.