The World Breastfeeding Week theme this year was “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding,” so it’s fitting that our new Pennsylvania milk depot that opened August 2 does exactly that. We are thrilled ... More
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Medicaid Coverage of Donor Milk Now Law in Connecticut
On June 18, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed Connecticut HB 7165, An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage for Donor Breast Milk, which had passed both legislative houses unanimously. It became effective ... More
Call Your Connecticut Legislators Now: Medicaid Donor Milk Bill
If you live in Connecticut, it’s time to call your state representatives to ask them to vote in favor of SB 7165, An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage for Donor Breast Milk. The bill passed out of ... More
Express Yourself: Speaking Out for Medicaid Coverage of Donor Milk in Connecticut
The Connecticut General Assembly is considering a bill (HB 7165) requiring Medicaid coverage of donor milk for premature babies in its hospitals. Part of the legislative process is public hearings ... More
ACTION ALERT CONNECTICUT: Public Hearing on Donor Milk Medicaid Coverage February 28
On Thursday, February 28 there will be a public hearing on Medicaid coverage for donor milk in Connecticut. If you are a Connecticut resident who believes that all babies deserve access to medically ... More
Fulfilling Our Mission: Equitable Access to Donor Milk
This article on equitable access to donor milk is part of an occasional series on the ways we fulfill our mission. Providing safe donor milk to babies in need is the heart of our mission. In an ... More
