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October 12, 2008    DOL Home > Frequently Asked Questions

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Question: I am pregnant. How does the Newborns' and Mothers Health Protection Act of 1996 (Newborns'Act) affect my health care benefits?

Answer: The Newborns' Act affects the amount of time you and your newborn child are covered for a hospital stay following childbirth. Group health plans, insurance companies and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) that are subject to the Newborns' Act may not restrict benefits for a hospital stay in connection with childbirth to less than 48 hours following a vaginal delivery or 96 hours following a delivery by cesarean section. However, the attending provider may decide, after consulting with you, to discharge you or your newborn child earlier. In any case, the attending provider cannot receive incentives or disincentives to discharge you or your child earlier than 48 hours (or 96 hours).

 

 
 

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