On Jun. 8, LOU LEG enacted bill mandating coverage of home visits.
LOU LEG enacted HB 382 on insurance coverage for newborn home visiting services.
Provided codified LOU INS 22:1059.6 regarding home visiting services for newborns.
Document dated Jun. 8, 2025, received from LOU LEG Jun. 14, summarized Jun. 18.
Bill Provisions
Required coverage for home visiting services provided after the birth of a child.
Home visiting services are evidence-based deliveries of services to families of newborns, or families expecting newborns, provided by trained professionals.
Services provided in the home that begin anywhere from before the 28th week of pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after the birth of a child and continuing for 2-5 years.
Provisions apply to any new policy, contract, or health coverage plan issued on and after Jan. 1, 2027; prior policies to conform on renewal or no later than Jan. 1, 2028.
Legislative History
On Apr. 3, 2025, bill introduced in House; on May 7, 2025, amended bill passed.
On May 7, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on May 29, 2025, amended bill passed.
On Jun. 3, 2025, House concurred; On Jun. 8, 2025, governor approved, Act 190.
Effectiveness
Provisions become effective on Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
LOU LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Act 190, Bill HB382, 6/8/2025; Citation: LOU INS 22:1059;
