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SB-613 Maternal health: neonate medical wrap.(2021-2022)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 1367.621 is added to the Health and Safety Code, immediately following Section 1367.62, to read:

1367.621.
 A health care service plan issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, that provides maternity coverage, shall include coverage for a neonate medical wrap following a cesarean section delivery, and, if requested by the mother, shall include coverage for a neonate medical wrap following a natural birth.

SEC. 2.

 Section 10123.875 is added to the Insurance Code, immediately following Section 10123.87, to read:

10123.875.
 A health insurance policy issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2022, that provides maternity coverage, shall include coverage for a neonate medical wrap following a cesarean section delivery, and, if requested by the mother, shall include coverage for a neonate medical wrap following a natural birth.
SEC. 3.
 No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.