HF 334: Relating to coverage for the CenteringPregnancy model of group prenatal care under the Medicaid program

What it does

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.

Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against

For: Blank Childrens Hospital; EveryStep; Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa ACEs 360; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa; Prevent Child Abuse Iowa

In plain words

1. February 16, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee