Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2635: Requires the department of social services to submit a state plan amendment or seek any necessary waivers requesting approval for MO HealthNet coverage of fertility treatments

This bill directs the Missouri Department of Social Services to submit a state plan amendment or seek federal waivers to allow MO HealthNet, the state's Medicaid program, to cover fertility treatments for eligible participants. The legislation specifically targets individuals enrolled in MO HealthNet who may need assisted reproductive services, requiring the department to formally request approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand coverage. By mandating this administrative process, the bill ensures that any new fertility treatment benefits comply with federal Medicaid regulations while enabling the state to pursue coverage options for reproductive health services. The measure does not establish new coverage on its own but creates a pathway for the department to seek the necessary federal authorization to include these treatments in the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill seeks to expand Medicaid coverage for fertility treatments, improving patient access to reproductive healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1952: Requires insurance coverage for childbirth education classes

This bill requires Missouri's MO HealthNet program to cover childbirth education classes for eligible low-income individuals. It achieves this by updating existing state health insurance statutes to include payment for prenatal and childbirth preparation courses as a covered benefit. The changes directly impact pregnant women enrolled in the state's Medicaid program by ensuring their insurance plans pay for these educational services. The legislation modifies current payment rules to explicitly allow reimbursement for these classes without adding new funding requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by requiring insurance coverage for childbirth education classes, supporting prenatal education for low-income individuals.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage to include childbirth education classes, improving access to prenatal care and health education for low-income pregnant women.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3269: Modifies the pregnancy-associated mortality review board

HB 3269 updates Missouri's Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review Board to improve data collection and analysis of maternal deaths. The bill expands the board to 22 members with mandatory diversity requirements, including representation from each congressional district and across racial, ethnic, and rural/urban groups. It requires the board to review all maternal deaths (defined as deaths during pregnancy or within one year postpartum, regardless of cause), identify factors like racial disparities and "maternity care deserts" (counties lacking adequate maternity services), and collect specific data on prenatal/postnatal care. The board must produce annual reports with disaggregated data by race, ethnicity, and location, and share recommendations to reduce maternal mortality with policymakers and the public.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands maternal mortality review board with diversity requirements to analyze deaths and identify disparities, strengthening public health data collection for healthcare outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3169: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of doula services

HB 3169 requires Missouri's Medicaid program (MO HealthNet) to cover doula services for eligible pregnant women, including support during prenatal care, childbirth, and the postpartum year. It expands existing coverage by allowing doula attendance at scheduled cesarean sections and increasing covered support sessions from six to sixteen total. The bill also mandates that all private health insurance plans in Missouri must cover doula services starting January 1, 2027, with exceptions for supplemental policies like accident-only or short-term plans. This directly affects pregnant and postpartum individuals enrolled in MO HealthNet or private insurance, ensuring access to nonmedical support from trained doulas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include doula services for pregnant women and mandates private insurance coverage starting 2027, directly increasing access to maternal healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 3460: Modifies provisions relating to examinations and medical care for victims of sexual assault

HB 3460 (the "Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act") requires hospitals and affiliated health care facilities to provide specific medical care to sexual assault victims. It mandates that facilities: (1) verbally inform victims about emergency contraception, (2) immediately provide the full regimen if requested, and (3) offer sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment. The bill also establishes standards for forensic examinations, requiring trained providers or telehealth support for non-SANE staff, with limited waivers for technological barriers. This directly affects hospitals, health care facilities, and sexual assault victims across the state, standardizing emergency medical responses to sexual assault.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception, STI screening/treatment, and forensic exam standards, expanding access to critical healthcare services for sexual assault victims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1569: Creates new provisions relating to insurance coverage for treatment of certain menopause-related conditions

SB 1569 requires health insurance plans to cover treatment for certain menopause-related conditions, directly affecting insured individuals experiencing these health issues. The bill establishes new insurance coverage mandates, ensuring that specific treatments are included in standard coverage without additional out-of-pocket costs for patients. This policy change applies to all health insurance providers offering coverage within the state, aiming to improve access to medically necessary menopause care. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for menopause treatments without out-of-pocket costs, expanding access to necessary care per bill's coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2824: Creates provisions relating to emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault

HB 2824 requires licensed hospitals to offer FDA-approved emergency contraception to women reporting sexual assault within the previous five days. The bill defines emergency contraception as drugs that prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse. This policy directly affects sexual assault victims seeking hospital care and the hospitals providing emergency services. It mandates that hospitals proactively provide this medical option as part of standard care for eligible patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to provide emergency contraception access for sexual assault victims, improving patient care and expanding healthcare services under hospital protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2735: Creates provisions relating to the use of reproductive or sexual health application information

HB 2735 requires health digital services (like apps tracking reproductive or sexual health) to obtain explicit user consent before sharing, selling, or using sensitive health data - including pregnancy status, birth control usage, or gender transition care details. It prohibits government entities from demanding this data for most investigations, except limited criminal cases unrelated to abortion, pregnancy outcomes, or gender transition care. The bill directly affects health apps, their users, and state/local law enforcement agencies. Key provisions mandate affirmative consent for each data use instance and restrict government access to protect privacy around reproductive and sexual health information.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement access to sensitive health data in criminal investigations, protecting civil rights and preventing misuse of personal health information in justice proceedings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires explicit consent for health app data sharing, protecting patient privacy and rights regarding sensitive reproductive/sexual health information.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for health app data sharing and prohibits government access to sensitive health data, strengthening user privacy protections in digital health technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Women's Health Consumer Data Protection Digital Government Tags Privacy

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2670: Modifies provisions relating to public health programs

HB 2670 requires hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, abortion facilities, and laboratories to report data on specific health care-associated infections - such as MRSA and VRE - to Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services. The data must include patient counts by facility type and will be used to track preventable infections and monitor antibiotic resistance trends, while maintaining patient confidentiality. The department must follow CDC guidelines and consider input from an infection control advisory panel when developing reporting systems and analyzing the data. This bill also aligns Missouri's requirements with federal data systems like the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network to reduce duplicate reporting for facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires data reporting on infections to monitor preventable cases and antibiotic resistance, strengthening public health surveillance under CDC guidelines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 7, 2026

HB 2643: Establishes the "Hope for Missouri Patients Act"

HB 2643, the "Hope for Missouri Patients Act," creates a legal framework for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating conditions to access individualized investigational treatments based on their unique genetic profile. It directly affects eligible patients who have exhausted all FDA-approved treatments, received a physician recommendation for personalized therapy, and provided written informed consent. Key provisions require facilities to comply with federal human subjects protections and define "individualized investigational treatment" as drugs or devices produced exclusively for a patient using their genomic data (excluding those derived from abortion or embryonic stem cells). The bill mandates specific consent documentation detailing treatment alternatives and potential outcomes, without authorizing new drugs or altering FDA approval processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables access to personalized investigational treatments for patients after FDA-approved options fail, expanding care access for severe conditions through legal framework and physician recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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