New York A04677 mandates insurance coverage for lactation support services provided by certified lactation consultants.
New York A04677 amends the insurance law to require coverage for lactation support services, including evaluation and management of lactation and infant feeding problems, and preventative clinical consulting. These services must be provided by a certified lactation consultant, defined as a health care professional licensed under title eight of the education law who holds the international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) credential and is in good standing with the international board of lactation consultant examiners.
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