H2097B2680A04007 LKK:MAC 04/15/24 #90 A04007
AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 2097
Sponsor: REPRESENTATIVE MAYES
Printer's No. 2680
Amend Bill, page 1, lines 1 through 12, by striking out all
of said lines and inserting
Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An
act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public
welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance,
providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors.
Amend Bill, page 1, lines 15 through 21; page 2, lines 1
through 12; by striking out all of said lines on said pages and
inserting
Section 1. The act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known
as the Human Services Code, is amended by adding a section to
read:
Section 443.15. Coverage for Blood Pressure Monitors.--(a)
A government program shall provide coverage for medically
necessary home blood pressure monitors that have been validated
for clinical accuracy for pregnant or postpartum enrollees for
each pregnancy.
(b) As used in this section, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Enrollee." An individual entitled to receive health care
services under a government program.
"Government program." A program of government-sponsored or
government-subsidized health care coverage, including:
(1) The children's health insurance program under Article
XXIII-A of the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as
"The Insurance Company Law of 1921."
(2) Subdivision (f) of Article IV.
"Postpartum." Within one year of delivery or the end of
pregnancy.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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