(a) On and after January 1, 2026, a health benefit plan that is offered, issued, renewed, delivered, or extended in this state shall provide the same coverage to an enrollee for birthing services received in a licensed birthing center as provided for birthing services received in a hospital.
(b) The coverage for licensed birthing centers under subsection (a) of this section:(1) Is not subject to a greater deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or out-of-pocket limit than any other benefit provided by a healthcare insurer under a health benefit plan; and(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.
(1) Is not subject to a greater deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or out-of-pocket limit than any other benefit provided by a healthcare insurer under a health benefit plan; and
(2) Does not diminish or limit benefits otherwise allowable under a health benefit plan.