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HB 502 Original 2020 Regular Session Willard
Abstract: Requires health insurance coverage for maternity services provided by doulas.
Proposed law requires any health coverage plan delivered or issued for delivery in this state that
provides benefits for maternity services to include coverage for services provided by a doula before,
during, and after childbirth, subject to annual deductibles, coinsurance, and copayment provisions
as are consistent with those established under the health coverage plan.
Proposed law prohibits terminology in any health coverage plan policy or contract deemed
discriminatory against doulas and doula services.
Proposed law defines "health coverage plan" and "doula".
Effective on Jan. 1, 2021.
(Adds R.S. 22:1057)