Massachusetts S672 aims to increase access to maternal postpartum home visiting services.

Massachusetts S672 mandates that health maintenance contracts, hospital service plans, and accident and sickness insurance policies provide coverage for universal postpartum home visiting services. These services, which include screenings, education, and support, must be delivered by qualified professionals within eight weeks postpartum. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to establish a statewide system for these services and mandates that the coverage not be subject to cost-sharing, co-payments, coinsurance, or deductibles, except in cases where it would affect the.

Massachusetts S672 aims to increase access to maternal postpartum home visiting services.

Massachusetts S672 mandates that health maintenance contracts, hospital service plans, and accident and sickness insurance policies provide coverage for universal postpartum home visiting services. These services, which include screenings, education, and support, must be delivered by qualified professionals within eight weeks postpartum. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to establish a statewide system for these services and mandates that the coverage not be subject to cost-sharing, co-payments, coinsurance, or deductibles, except in cases where it would affect the.