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Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition: Free Human Milk Fortifier Coverage

This new law aims to provide free access to specialized human milk fortifiers for premature infants and babies with low birth weight or health conditions. This means parents will not have to pay for these products if their child meets specific medical criteria, potentially easing financial burdens and improving infant health.
Key points
Free Human Milk Fortifier: Health insurance (Medicaid, CHIP, and private plans) will be required to cover the cost of human milk fortifiers for infants who need them, without additional charges.
Who Benefits: This assistance is for infants born prematurely (34 weeks gestation or less), with low birth weight (under 1800 grams), or with other health conditions, if deemed medically necessary by a professional.
Effective Date: The changes will take effect on January 1, 2025, meaning parents can benefit from these new rules from that date.
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Additional Information
Supporting Premature Infant Nutrition Act of 2024
Print number: HR 7141
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Process start date: 2024-01-30