S.2671

Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2671 requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and mandates EOHHS oversight and cost tracking.

Rhode Island S2671 amends the Medicaid program to include coverage for services provided by licensed certified lactation counselors. The executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) is tasked with overseeing and implementing this coverage, as well as tracking related costs and use. Reimbursement for these services will align with Medicaid principles for similar providers. The act also ensures that no additional requirements, such as physician supervision or referrals, are imposed on lactation counselors unless they apply to other providers for the same service.

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History

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance