Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement of doula services.
HB 5583, titled "Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement of doula services," would require Medicaid to cover doula services for eligible individuals. Doulas provide non-medical support during pregnancy and childbirth, and this bill would establish reimbursement rates for these services under Medicaid. However, the full bill text is unavailable in the provided context, so specific eligibility criteria, coverage limits, or reimbursement details cannot be confirmed. The bill was filed on March 14, 2025, and referred to the Human Services committee for review.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Referred to Human Services
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Apr 7, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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