House Bill No. by Representative Bayham enacts R.S. 22:1059.6, which mandates health insurance coverage for home visiting services for families with newborns or expecting newborns. The bill outlines the importance of these services, citing evidence from leading professional societies and federal agencies that highlight the benefits of home visiting programs in improving maternal and infant health outcomes. The legislation specifies that health coverage plans must include at least one visit during a newborn's first three months and allows for up to five visits from birth to age three, with certain conditions regarding deductibles and copayments.

Additionally, the bill provides flexibility for health insurance issuers in determining reimbursement methods for these services, including various payment methodologies. It defines "evidence-based home visiting program" and "health coverage plan" to ensure clarity in implementation. The provisions of this Act will apply to new policies issued on or after January 1, 2027, with existing policies required to conform by their renewal date, but no later than January 1, 2028.