Relating to coverage for maternal depression screenings under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

SB 2483 requires Texas Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Program to cover up to four maternal depression screenings for a mother during well-child visits before the child turns one. It directly affects mothers of enrolled children under age one, regardless of whether the mother is also enrolled in Medicaid. The bill mandates coverage for these screenings during routine well-child or office visits, expanding access to mental health support for new mothers. This policy change takes effect September 1, 2025.