The bill, known as "The Compatible with Love Empowerment Act," enacts R.S. 40:1061.31 to provide essential information and resources to pregnant women diagnosed with a fetal abnormality. Within seventy-two hours of receiving the diagnosis, healthcare providers are required to furnish these women with an informational document detailing available resources, programs, and services for both the mothers and their unborn children. The Louisiana Department of Health is tasked with developing this document, which will include information on perinatal hospice, palliative care, and mental health services, and will be accessible to women's health care providers and on the department's website.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the informational document includes specific instructions for families on how to apply for financial assistance and benefits through the Medicaid program and similar initiatives. This comprehensive approach aims to support families facing the challenges associated with fetal abnormalities by ensuring they have access to necessary resources and financial aid.