S.0042

Insurance coverage for lactation services and doula services

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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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Banking and Insurance Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled