Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes the Birth Equity Initiative to assist mothers with accessing pre and postpartum health care and cover such care under insurance in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any cost-sharing limitation such as deductibles and waiting periods from being added to coverage for abortion care (Sec. 356z.4a).

• Requires health insurance and managed care plans to provide coverage for postpartum care (Sec. 356z.4a).

• Requires insurers to cover all services for pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care rendered by perinatal doulas or licensed certified professional midwives, along with breast pumps and breast pump supplies for home visits of lactation consultants (Sec. 356z.4a).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes the Birth Equity Initiative to assist mothers with accessing pre and postpartum health care and cover such care under insurance in Illinois.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any cost-sharing limitation such as deductibles and waiting periods from being added to coverage for abortion care (Sec. 356z.4a).

• Requires health insurance and managed care plans to provide coverage for postpartum care (Sec. 356z.4a).

• Requires insurers to cover all services for pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care rendered by perinatal doulas or licensed certified professional midwives, along with breast pumps and breast pump supplies for home visits of lactation consultants (Sec. 356z.4a).

Full Bill Text