Massachusetts H1312 mandates insurance coverage for doula services without cost-sharing, referrals, or time limits.
The bill requires all health insurance policies issued in Massachusetts to cover doula services, which include physical, emotional, and informational support for individuals and families from conception through twelve months postpartum. Coverage must include a minimum of twenty hours of prenatal and postpartum support, continuous labor and delivery support, and other specified services. The bill prohibits cost-sharing, referral requirements, and time limits on doula billing.
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