(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21 and operates a maternity unit shall ensure that a woman who is:(1) giving birth in the hospital; and(2) either:(A) a Medicaid recipient; or(B) eligible for Medicaid;has the option, if not medically contraindicated, of having a long acting reversible subdermal contraceptive implanted after delivery and before the woman is discharged.(b) A hospital is exempt from the requirement in subsection (a) if the hospital notifies the Indiana department of health in writing that the hospital has a faith based objection to the requirement.(c) This section expires June 30, 2025.As added by P.L.91-2024, SEC.1.
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