Legislation

Requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, subject to the limitations of the State budget, and as permitted by federal law, to provide certified doula services including childbirth education and support services and emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum; authorizing the Secretary of Health to contract with certified doulas for the provision of care under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program; etc.

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Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2020

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

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Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 10/30/2019 Legislative Date 10/30/2019 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/08/2020 Legislative Date 1/08/2020 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doulas Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 12/20/2019 Legislative Date 12/20/2019 Action Hearing 1/30 at 2:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	10/30/2019	10/30/2019	Pre-filed
Senate	1/08/2020	1/08/2020	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Doulas
Senate	12/20/2019	12/20/2019	Hearing 1/30 at 2:00 p.m.

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