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HB 471 In Committee

AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services.

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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Doula Advisory Council, council membership, and council duties; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 22, 2026
Last action
Jan 30, 2026 — to Health Services (H)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
29 · Low