417-D:2-d Maternal Depression Screening Coverage. –
I. Each health carrier that issues or renews any group policy, plan, or contract of accident or health insurance providing benefits for medical or hospital expenses, shall provide to certificate holders of such insurance coverage for maternal depression screening.
II. Covered benefits shall include:
(a) Periodic prenatal and postpartum depression screening of the pregnant and postpartum patient under the patient's plan.
(b) Periodic maternal depression screening for the mother of a child at the child's one month, 2 month, 4 month, and 6 month well-child visits under the child's plan.
(c) Instruction to the mother on the results of screening and referral to mental health and/or community based resources.
III. In this section:
(a) "Maternal depression screening" means any and all screening tools for maternal mental health that is consistent with current standard of care and under the supervision of a certified health care provider.
(b) "Pregnant or postpartum patient" is defined as an individual who:
(1) Is pregnant or within 12 months of giving birth; or
(2) Has lost a pregnancy or relinquished an infant for adoption within the previous 12 months.
IV. This section shall not apply to plans available through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP).