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Committee hears bills to require insurance coverage for licensed midwives and lactation counselors
Summary
H7275 would require coverage for licensed certified professional midwives (including home and birth‑center care) and H7277 would require coverage for licensed certified lactation counselors; advocates said both bills would reduce disparities and expand access.
Representative Stewart presented two companion bills aimed at expanding perinatal care in community settings. H7275 would require health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives (CPMs), including home and birth‑center care for low‑risk births. H7277 would require coverage for licensed certified lactation counselors (CLCs).
Witnesses emphasized access, equity and…
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