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The Lactation & Doula Bill
SC bill forces insurers to cover lactation and doula services
Insurance coverage for lactation services and doula services
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, health plans in South Carolina must pay for certified lactation consultants and doulas, so new moms can get help without extra out‑of‑pocket costs.
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Mothers will get professional breastfeeding help and birth support without paying extra, while insurers will have to add these services to their plans, possibly raising premiums later.
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The facts
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- Health insurance plans must cover lactation consulting by certified lactation consultants.
- Health insurance plans must cover doula services by certified doulas.
- Coverage applies to all individual, group, and Medicaid health plans starting Jan 1 2026.
- Services include in‑clinic and in‑home visits during pregnancy, birth, and up to 12 months postpartum.
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