Postpartum depression; create new laws and revise existing provisions related to.

SB 2868 would prevent insurance companies and Medicaid from requiring patients to try less effective treatments first (step therapy) for FDA-approved medications treating postpartum depression. It would apply to all health insurers, Medicaid, and managed care plans covering these treatments. The bill also requires hospitals to provide educational materials about maternal mental health to new parents and mandates healthcare providers to screen for postpartum depression during postnatal visits. These changes aim to improve access to timely treatment for new mothers experiencing postpartum depression.