Requires MO HealthNet and health benefit plans providing for maternity benefits to cover a home blood pressure monitoring device for pregnant and postpartum women

HB 842 requires MO HealthNet and health benefit plans covering maternity care to include coverage for home blood pressure monitoring devices. This policy directly affects pregnant and postpartum women who rely on these plans for healthcare. The bill adds this specific device to existing maternity benefit coverage without altering other existing benefits. It mandates that plans cover the reasonable cost of these devices as part of standard maternity care, ensuring access to monitoring for blood pressure management during pregnancy and postpartum.