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Committee hears support for SB1568 to update doula and lactation coverage and establish Oregon Perinatal Collaborative
Summary
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.
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.
Senator Lisa Reynolds, who carried the measure to the committee, said the bill continues maternal-child health work started in 2025 and makes technical changes while delaying implementation to 2028 to allow time for rulemaking after Oregon Health Authority hiring freezes. "This has been informed by stakeholders and acknowledging delays resulting from OHA's…
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