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House committee advances bill to expand doula and lactation-counselor coverage and create Perinatal Collaborative
Summary
The Oregon House Committee on Health Care moved Senate Bill 1568A to the House floor after adopting an A3 amendment. The bill would require coverage of birth and postpartum doulas and lactation counselors under Medicaid and health plans and establish the Oregon Perinatal Collaborative at OHSU; OHA must define qualifications by rule by Jan. 1, 2028.
The Oregon House Committee on Health Care on Thursday adopted an amendment and voted to send Senate Bill 1568A to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Legislative staff told the committee the A-engrossed bill makes changes to Medicaid and health benefit plan coverage for birth and postpartum doulas and lactation counselors, directs the Oregon Health Authority to define qualification criteria by rule for birth and…
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