Revises provisions relating to Medicaid. (BDR 38-838)
AB 297 (not Medicaid-related, as titled) creates a free postnatal home visitation program for new mothers in Nevada. It requires the state health department to provide at least two registered nurse visits per week for 28 days after birth, with no cost to the mother. The program must be funded using federal grants (like those under 42 U.S.C. § 711) and integrated into Nevada’s existing maternal and child health services. This directly affects new mothers in Nevada who give birth, aiming to improve postpartum care access.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill was substantially rewritten to shift from creating a new state-funded nurse visitation program to requiring Medicaid to cover optional home visitation services for pregnant individuals and new mothers. The original version focused on state-administered nursing visits, while the revised version expands coverage to include broader support services like counseling and referrals, with federal funding considerations.
Scope change
Changed from a state-run maternal health program to Medicaid-covered optional home visitation services
SCOPE
Replaced state-run nurse visitation program with Medicaid coverage for optional home visitation services
ELIGIBILITY
Expanded eligibility to Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or gave birth within the preceding 24 months
REQUIREMENT
Added requirement for providers to be accredited by nationally recognized organizations
FISCAL
Changed from state applying for federal grants to seeking federal waivers for Medicaid coverage
DEFINITION
Added specific services covered including educational support, counseling, screenings, and care coordination
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Committee
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Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.
To committee.
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Placed on Second Reading File.
Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 435.)
Taken from General File.
Rereferred to Committee on Ways and Means. Exemption effective.
To printer.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To committee.
lower
2 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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