Texas HB3735 mandates health benefit plans to cover prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care in various settings.
HB3735 amends the Texas Insurance Code to require health benefit plans providing maternity benefits to cover prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care in hospitals, birthing centers, or home settings. This includes care by nurse midwives, prenatal care visits, tests, childbirth, and prescription drugs for childbirth pain management. The bill also mandates coverage for newborn screening and vaccinations. The changes apply to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
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