How HB 2477 changes current law

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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 1551.232, Insurance Code, Section 1575.175, Insurance Code, Section 1579.113, Insurance Code, Section 1601.112, Insurance Code.

• Section 1551.232, Insurance Code

  Sec. 1551.232. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A health benefit plan provided under the group benefits program must provide coverage for doula services.

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• Section 1575.175, Insurance Code

  Sec. 1575.175. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A basic plan provided under the group program must provide coverage for doula services.

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• Section 1579.113, Insurance Code

  Sec. 1579.113. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A health coverage plan provided under this chapter must provide coverage for doula services.

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• Section 1601.112, Insurance Code

  Sec. 1601.112. COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES. (a) In this section, "doula services" means nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support services, including emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, or provided intermittently during pregnancy and the postpartum period. (b) A health benefit plan provided under this chapter must provide coverage for doula services.

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