South Carolina bill mandates insurance coverage for lactation consulting and doula services.
The bill requires health insurance plans to cover lactation consulting by certified lactation consultants and doula services by certified doulas. It applies to all Medicaid health plans, individual or group health insurance contracts, and hospital or medical expense insurance policies delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2026. The coverage includes various services such as breastfeeding support, education, and postpartum support.
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