Section 376.1960

Title XXIV BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Chapter 376

Effective - 28 Aug 2026, see footnote   

  376.1960.  Home blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women — citation of law — definitions — coverage required, when. — 1.  This section shall be known and may be cited as "Nora's Law".

  2.  As used in this section, the following terms mean:

  (1)  "Health benefit plan", the same meaning given to the term in section 376.1350;

  (2)  "Home blood pressure monitoring device", a mobile device that can be used to measure blood pressure, and that is validated for clinical accuracy and device calibration;

  (3)  "Home blood pressure monitoring device services", patient education and training services on the setup and use of a home blood pressure monitoring device.

  3.  Health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2027, and providing for maternity benefits, shall provide coverage for a prescribed home blood pressure monitoring device and home blood pressure monitoring device services for pregnant women or women within twelve months postpartum when determined to be medically appropriate in accordance with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines.  Home blood pressure monitoring devices or home blood pressure monitoring device services prescribed shall meet the requirements for medical necessity only and can only be prescribed again if the condition being monitored deteriorates so as to necessitate another prescription, or as necessary for subsequent pregnancies.

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(L. 2026 H.B. 2372 merged with S.B. 878)