An Act relative to postpartum depression screening

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require health insurance plans to cover screenings for postpartum depression during pediatrician visits. It directly affects parents of newborns by ensuring they can receive mental health assessments for themselves while their child is under one year old. The key provision mandates that these screenings occur whenever a parent visits a pediatrician's office within the first year of the child's life. This change aims to improve access to mental health care for new parents by integrating screening into routine pediatric appointments.