Vermont H0691 mandates health insurance coverage for breastfeeding support and equipment, and requires hospitals to adopt breastfeeding-friendly.

Vermont H0691 requires health insurance plans to cover breastfeeding education, support, counseling, and equipment without cost-sharing, except for high-deductible health plans. It also mandates that hospitals with perinatal units adopt infant-feeding policies promoting breastfeeding, in line with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. These policies must be communicated to staff and made available to the public. The act emphasizes the benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers, including reduced health risks and costs. The provisions take effect on January 1, 2027.

Vermont H0691 mandates health insurance coverage for breastfeeding support and equipment, and requires hospitals to adopt breastfeeding-friendly.

Vermont H0691 requires health insurance plans to cover breastfeeding education, support, counseling, and equipment without cost-sharing, except for high-deductible health plans. It also mandates that hospitals with perinatal units adopt infant-feeding policies promoting breastfeeding, in line with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. These policies must be communicated to staff and made available to the public. The act emphasizes the benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers, including reduced health risks and costs. The provisions take effect on January 1, 2027.