Georgia § 49-4-159 Medicaid coverage for lactation and postpartum care

Georgia Statutes

§ 49-4-159 — Medicaid coverage for lactation and postpartum care

(a)The department shall provide Medicaid coverage for:

(1)Lactation care and services, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 43-22A-3 , to pregnant and lactating women and to children who are breastfeeding or receiving their mother's milk; and (2) Postpartum care for mothers for a period of one year following the date the pregnancy ends.

(b)If necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section, the department shall submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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(a) The department shall provide Medicaid coverage for: (1) Lactation care and services, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 43-22A-3 , to pregnant and lactating women and to children who are breastfeeding or receiving their mother's milk; and (2) Postpartum care for mothers for a period of one year following the date the pregnancy ends. (b) If necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section, the department shall submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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