Amendment #8, as changed to H4773

Equitable Reimbursement for Certified Nurse Midwives

Ms. Fluker Oakley of Boston moves to amend the bill by striking out section 36 and inserting in place thereof the following:-

SECTION 36. Said section 10A of said chapter 118E, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the first paragraph the following 2 paragraphs:-

The division shall provide coverage for services rendered by a certified nurse-midwife designated to engage in the practice of nurse-midwifery by the board of registration in nursing pursuant to section 80C of chapter 112, and the payment rate for a service provided by a certified nurse-midwife that is within the scope of the certified nurse midwife’s authorization to practice shall be equal to the payment rate for the same service if performed by a physician.

The division shall provide coverage for midwifery services, including prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum care, provided by a licensed midwife regardless of the site of services.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #8, as changed to H4773

Equitable Reimbursement for Certified Nurse Midwives