H3243

Lactation care and services coverage under State Health Plan

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3243 mandates the State Health Plan to cover lactation care and services starting January 1, 2027.

South Carolina H3243 amends the State Health Plan to include coverage for lactation care and services beginning with the 2027 plan year. Lactation care and services include assessment, care plan creation, implementation, evaluation, and education. The bill prohibits the application of cost-sharing provisions to these services. This coverage applies to all active and retired state and public school employees, and their spouses and dependents. The Public Health Benefit Authority will create regulations to implement these provisions.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled