HB3168

Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of doula services

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3168 expands insurance coverage for doula services for pregnant women.

Missouri HB3168 creates provisions for insurance coverage of doula services. It mandates that health benefit plans cover doula services for eligible pregnant women. The bill also expands the MO HealthNet doula program to allow for attendance at scheduled prenatal and postpartum support sessions, increasing the number of sessions covered from six to sixteen. The Department of Health and Senior Services will review and approve doula registration for health insurance reimbursement.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 3

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 2

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)