On Nov. 6, NY LEG passed bill creating directory of Medicaid doulas.
NY LEG enacted A05435A, S01867A re directory of doulas serving Medicaid recipients.
Adds a title 6-A to article 25 of Public Health Law amending existing NY INS 45-25-6.
Bill Provisions
Requires the department of health to establish and maintain the New York state community doula directory for doulas certified to work with the Medicaid population.
Public information for the purpose of Medicaid reimbursement, promotion of services.
Establishes criteria for admittance into the New York state community doula directory.
Legislative History
On Mar. 10, 2023, bill introduced to Assembly; on Jun. 5, 2023, bill passed Assembly.
On Jun. 5, 2023, bill introduced to Senate; on Jun. 8, 2023, this bill passed Senate.
On Nov. 6, 2023, bill was signed by the governor and assigned Chapter 607.
Effectiveness
Bill provisions to take effect six months after the bill is signed, on May 6, 2024.
Regulators
NY LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Ch 607, Bill, A05435, S01867A, 11/6/2023; Citation: NY INS 45-25-6;
