Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.

Also relevant to:Medicaid / public insurance

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HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 5, 2026

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D · PrimeJennifer Stewart
D · CoTeresa Tanzi
D · CoBrandon Voas
D · CoJoshua Giraldo
D · CoJenni Azanero Furtado
D · CoKaren Alzate
D · CoCherie Cruz
D · CoJulie Casimiro
D · CoJohn Edwards
D · CoGrace Diaz

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