SB 138
Makes revisions governing health care for pregnant women and newborn children. (BDR 40-580)
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This bill updates healthcare regulations for pregnant women and newborn children in Nevada. Hospitals providing birthing services must enroll as qualified providers to determine if a pregnant woman is presumptively eligible for Medicaid. They are required to notify pregnant women and their families about potential federal benefits and establish rights for parents and legal guardians of newborn children in neonatal intensive care units. The bill also strengthens hospital licensing requirements, particularly regarding patient rights and compliance with Medicaid regulations.
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