Senate Bill 1101 mandates that hospitals provide postpartum home visits to individuals who have recently given birth, upon request, within 14 days of the birth. The bill specifies that these visits can be conducted by trained doulas, licensed midwives, nurse-midwives, or other licensed healthcare providers, and may be arranged directly by the hospital or through external referrals. The purpose of the postpartum home visit is to support recovery from childbirth and offer services such as physical recovery assessments, breastfeeding support, emotional wellness screenings, and connections to follow-up care. Importantly, hospitals are prohibited from charging patients for these services.

Additionally, the bill requires that health insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans providing maternity coverage must include postpartum home visit coverage without any cost-sharing for the patient. This provision is outlined in the newly created sections of the statutes, specifically 609.795 and 632.895 (15k), which ensure that all relevant health plans comply with this requirement. The legislation aims to enhance postpartum care and support for new parents in Wisconsin.