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LAWS OF DELAWARE
VOLUME 83
CHAPTER 366
151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FORMERLY
HOUSE BILL NO. 343
AS AMENDED BY
HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1. Amend Chapter 5, Title 31 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 530. Coverage for doula services.
(a) As used in this section, “doula services” means services provided by a trained doula and designed to provide physical, emotional, and educational support to pregnant and birthing persons before, during, and after childbirth. Doula services include the following:
(1) Support and assistance during labor and childbirth.
(2) Prenatal and postpartum support and education.
(3) Breastfeeding assistance and lactation support.
(4) Parenting education.
(5) Support for a birthing person following loss of pregnancy.
(b) By November 1, 2022, the Division of Medicaid and Medical assistance shall present the General Assembly with a plan for coverage of doula services, including a draft State plan amendment or waiver, as appropriate.
Approved July 25, 2022