Maryland HB1118 mandates screenings for perinatal mental health conditions and requires training for healthcare providers.

Maryland HB1118 requires insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover screenings for perinatal mental health conditions at prenatal visits, postpartum, and well-child visits. The Maryland Department of Health must establish a screening program and provide training programs for early identification of these conditions. Health care providers must inform patients about perinatal mental health conditions at prenatal visits. The bill also mandates that pregnant members receive a standing referral to an obstetrician and a mental health care provider.

Maryland HB1118 mandates screenings for perinatal mental health conditions and requires training for healthcare providers.

Maryland HB1118 requires insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to cover screenings for perinatal mental health conditions at prenatal visits, postpartum, and well-child visits. The Maryland Department of Health must establish a screening program and provide training programs for early identification of these conditions. Health care providers must inform patients about perinatal mental health conditions at prenatal visits. The bill also mandates that pregnant members receive a standing referral to an obstetrician and a mental health care provider.