SB 521 IN

0likes☆Favorite🔕SubscribeShare

Sets forth requirements for screening for preeclampsia using biomarker testing. Requires coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia under a state employee health plan, the Medicaid program, a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a health maintenance organization contract. Establishes the trauma informed care commission (commission). Requires the division of mental health and addiction to develop and implement a program for pregnant women and children with a substance use disorder. Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee who has a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Requires an employer to provide reasonable employment accommodations for an employee who has a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Requires the civil rights commission to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints relating to pregnancy and childbirth discrimination. Repeals a chapter regarding pregnancy and childbirth accommodation. Requires an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance or a health maintenance organization to make available coverage for contraception without out-of-pocket costs to women otherwise covered by health plans sponsored by employers or institutions of higher education that are objecting organizations and do not invoke an optional accommodation under federal law.

• Andrea Hunley Democratic · author
• Vaneta Becker Republican · author

1. Jan 16, 2025 First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services · upper
2. Jan 16, 2025 Authored by Senator Hunley · upper
3. Jan 16, 2025 Coauthored by Senators Yoder and Jackson L · upper
4. Jan 16, 2025 Senator Becker added as second author · upper