Relating to coverage for the CenteringPregnancy model of group prenatal care under the Medicaid program

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2023
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committee
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill requires the department of health and human services (HHS) to receive federal approval to include group prenatal care based on the CenteringPregnancy model as a covered service under the Medicaid program.5 hours in duration with a minimum of two women and a maximum of women participating; and providing that no more than group prenatal care visits occur per pregnancy. The bill defines “group prenatal care services” as a series of prenatal care visits provided in a group setting which are based upon the CenteringPregnancy model developed by the centering healthcare institute and which include health assessments, social and clinical support, and educational activities.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text