Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

Year: 2024

Resolution Number: 15

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status: In Progress

Author(s): Sara Jaber, MD

Sponsor: Sara Jaber, MD

On behalf of: MI Section, American College of OB/GYN

Committee: D (Public Health)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS will support improvements in mental health and substance use disorder services during the pregnancy and postpartum period including access to non-pharmacotherapy, pharmacotherapy, outpatient services and inpatient psychiatric and medical services; and it be furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS will advocate for inclusive private and public insurance coverage of, and sufficient payment for, all mental health services during pregnancy and the postpartum period; and it be furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS will advocate for evidence-based, non-punitive, screening and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders as the standard of care during pregnancy and the postpartum period; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS will encourage the expansion of mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities that provide care during pregnancy and the postpartum period for those in need of inpatient and intensive outpatient disease management, including facilities that enable them to bring their minor children.

Fiscal Note: $12,000-$24,000

Resolution: View PDF for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org