An Act to Require MaineCare to Reimburse for Lactation Services in the Homes of Eligible Persons
Sponsored By: Michelle Boyer (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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MaineCare covers lactation help, including home visits
The law requires MaineCare to pay for lactation education and consultations. Coverage applies when a child is enrolled in MaineCare or CHIP. Services can happen in a hospital, clinic, office, community setting, or at home. Providers must be licensed health professionals or department‑approved certified lactation counselors. The department applies to federal CMS so Medicaid can pay IBCLC‑certified consultants for hospital and in‑home visits, and adopts routine rules after approval. Beginning July 1, 2025, the state implements this coverage and funds setup and payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michelle Boyer
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Anne M. Carney
Democratic • Senate
Kristen Cloutier
Democratic • House
Nina Milliken
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 468
7/1/2025On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
6/25/2025SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence
6/12/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/11/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-627) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-627), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/11/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-627).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/10/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence
3/4/2025SenateCommittee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/4/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-627), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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