The coverage is only required if the policy covers maternity benefits. The time period can be shortened by the attending physician after consulting with the mother. If the period is shortened, the insurer is required to cover two visits, one of which must be a home visit, by a registered professional nurse who is experienced in maternal and child health nursing. Insurers are prohibited from encouraging the mother or her attending physician to shorten the minimum time period. Insurers are required to notify insureds of the coverage required by the bill.
Notification is required by the mailing of the yearly informational packet.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.