New York A02058 amends laws to enhance maternity care coordination for pregnant and postpartum veterans.

New York A02058 amends the veterans' services law and public health law to improve maternity care coordination for pregnant and postpartum veterans. The bill modifies the maternity care coordination program to include validated, evidence-based tools for screening conditions, follow-up support information, and resources for identifying mental health conditions in expectant veterans. It also establishes a liaison role to facilitate coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health, and the Office of Mental Health. The bill takes effect one year after becoming law.

New York A02058 amends laws to enhance maternity care coordination for pregnant and postpartum veterans.

New York A02058 amends the veterans' services law and public health law to improve maternity care coordination for pregnant and postpartum veterans. The bill modifies the maternity care coordination program to include validated, evidence-based tools for screening conditions, follow-up support information, and resources for identifying mental health conditions in expectant veterans. It also establishes a liaison role to facilitate coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Health, and the Office of Mental Health. The bill takes effect one year after becoming law.