New York S07012 mandates health care providers to screen for maternal depression within six weeks postpartum, with insurance covering the screenings.

New York S07012 requires health care providers to facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks after birth, unless the birth mother refuses. The bill mandates that such screenings be covered by insurance. If a patient declines the screening, the provider must document the refusal in the patient's medical records, but this refusal cannot result in any action against the patient or denial of care.

New York S07012 mandates health care providers to screen for maternal depression within six weeks postpartum, with insurance covering the screenings.

New York S07012 requires health care providers to facilitate a screening for maternal depression within the first six weeks after birth, unless the birth mother refuses. The bill mandates that such screenings be covered by insurance. If a patient declines the screening, the provider must document the refusal in the patient's medical records, but this refusal cannot result in any action against the patient or denial of care.