SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 5728

                    AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 1993

Brief Description:  Making changes regarding maternity care services and family planning.

SPONSORS: Senator Rinehart

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Staff:  Joanne Conrad (786‑7472)

Hearing Dates: February 25, 1993

BACKGROUND:

The Maternity Care Access Act does not specify that family planning services may be provided to women receiving medical assistance or eligible for emergency labor and delivery services.

SUMMARY:

Family planning services may be provided to women receiving medical assistance under the maternity care access program, or to women eligible for emergency labor and delivery services as specified.  Coverage for family planning services continues for six months following the end of pregnancy.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:   requested February 10, 1993