California AB 2193, Maternal Mental Health Screening & Support
The legislation was signed on September 27, 2018. It becomes effective July 1, 2019, and requires obstetric providers to confirm screening for maternal depression has occurred or to screen women directly, at least once during pregnancy or the postpartum period. The law requires private and public (Medicaid) health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and health insurers (PPOs) to create maternal mental health programs . . .

