Committee hears support for SB1568 to update doula and lactation coverage and establish Oregon Perinatal Collaborative

Feb 24, 2026

Witnesses, insurers and community groups strongly supported Senate Bill 1568, which would refine doula and lactation counselor coverage in Medicaid and private plans, establish the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative in statute, and delay implementation to 2028 for rulemaking; a dash-A3 technical amendment is available and will be considered on Thursday.

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Senate Bill 1568 drew broad support from public-health advocates, insurers and community groups at a public hearing of the House Committee on Health Care.

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