This bill extends Medicaid coverage for pregnant women through 1-year postpartum.

This bill creates a new system of licensure that allows a registered nurse to be licensed by the Board of Nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and authorizes an APRN to issue prescription orders, though they are required to practice in collaboration with a physician.

This standing order allows pharmacists to dispense over-the-counter contraceptives to Medicaid patients.

This standing order ensures Medicaid members can access OTC emergency contraception without cost.

This guidance regarding the approved amended inpatient hospital state plan clarifies that an additional payment will be made to a hospital when a long-acting contraceptive (LARC) is provided immediately postpartum to a WMP member in the inpatient setting. Costs associated with LARC device are to be billed separately from the inpatient visit.