Introduced
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To require Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policies to include coverage for nurse midwives. This bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4361 and 4362.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services
Reported without amendment
The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To give Blue Cross Blue Shield the option of offering coverage that includes maternity services and gynecological services rendered during pre and post natal care whether performed by a physician or a nurse midwife acting within the scope of his or her license.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)
To require Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policies that provide coverage for obstetrical and gynecological services to include coverage for the services when performed by a nurse midwife (rather than only when [performed by a physician). Alternatively, policies could offer coverage that includes maternity services and gynecological services rendered during pre- and post-natal care, whether performed by a physician or a nurse midwife.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To require Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policies that provide coverage for obstetrical and gynecological services to include coverage for the services when performed by a nurse midwife (rather than only when [performed by a physician). Alternatively, policies could offer coverage that includes maternity services and gynecological services rendered during pre- and post-natal care, whether performed by a physician or a nurse midwife.
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)
