Requires medical assistance to include blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women.

This bill amends the social services law to require medical assistance to include validated blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant women without prior authorization. This applies to care provided under specific sections of the social services law, contingent on federal financial participation, except for cases where federal funds are unavailable due to immigration status. The act takes effect immediately.

Requires medical assistance to include blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women.

This bill amends the social services law to require medical assistance to include validated blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant women without prior authorization. This applies to care provided under specific sections of the social services law, contingent on federal financial participation, except for cases where federal funds are unavailable due to immigration status. The act takes effect immediately.