Requires maternal health care providers to screen for maternal depression within the first six weeks of birth and ensures such screenings are covered.

The bill mandates that maternal health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks of birth, unless the birth mother refuses. If the mother declines the screening, the provider must document the refusal in the patient's medical records. The refusal cannot be used as a basis for any action against the patient or denial of care. Additionally, the bill ensures that insurance policies cover these screenings.

Requires maternal health care providers to screen for maternal depression within the first six weeks of birth and ensures such screenings are covered.

The bill mandates that maternal health care providers facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks of birth, unless the birth mother refuses. If the mother declines the screening, the provider must document the refusal in the patient's medical records. The refusal cannot be used as a basis for any action against the patient or denial of care. Additionally, the bill ensures that insurance policies cover these screenings.