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HB471

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AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Doula Advisory Council, council membership, and council duties; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Reproductive IssuesAdministrative Regulations and ProceedingsAdvisory Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesMedicaidState AgenciesWomen

Introduced: January 22, 2026

Last action: January 30, 2026

To Health Services (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 22, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 30, 2026 · House
To Health Services (H)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Lisa Willner
Lisa Willner

Representative · House District 035

Primary sponsor
Lisa.Willner@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Kimberly Moser

Representative · House District 064

Co-sponsor
Kimberly.Moser@kylegislature.gov