2023 Senate Bill 301

Human services: medical services; coverage for doula services; require.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o.

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Enables expectant mothers eligible for medical assistance to access doula services before, during, and after childbirth, covered by medical assistance. These services encompass community-based, prenatal, labor and birth, and postpartum support, recommended by a health care provider.

Introduced in the Senate

April 27, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Erika Geiss (D-1) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sarah Anthony (D-21), Sylvia Santana (D-2), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Paul Wojno (D-10), Sue Shink (D-14) and Sean McCann (D-19)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy