On Sep. 6, CAL LEG passed bill on postpartum contraception services.
CAL LEG passed bill AB 2129 relating to immediate postpartum contraception services.
Adds new section 1367.627 to Health and Safety Code (CAL LEG 2-2.2-5-1367.627) and Section 10123.869 to Insurance Code (CAL INS 2-2-1-1-10123.869) re coverage.
Bill Provisions
Requires a contract between health insurer and health care provider after Jan. 1, 2025 to authorize a provider to separately bill for immediate postpartum contraception.
Where the birth takes place in a general acute care hospital or licensed birth center.
Prohibits provider contract from considering services payment for obstetric procedure.
Imposes state-mandated local program because act creates as new crime or infraction.
Requires the State to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs.
Legislative History
On Feb. 6 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on Jun. 20, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Jun. 20, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 20, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Sep. 5, 2024, bill was enrolled and presented to CAL governor, pending action
Effectiveness
If approved, bill takes effect on Jan. 1 of the year after bill enactment, Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 29, 2024, CAL LEG reported gov. approved, Ch. 950; effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Bill, Ch. 950, 9/29/2024; Bill, AB 2129, 9/6/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-2.2-5; CAL INS 2-2-1-1;
