This bill would make human milk fortifier free for families when it’s medically needed for babies under 1 year old. It requires Medicaid, CHIP, and most private health plans to cover this product without any copays, coinsurance, or deductibles, starting in 2026 . Human milk fortifier here means a product made from donated human milk that has been concentrated or had parts removed.

A doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered dietitian, or another licensed professional must decide it’s medically necessary. It applies when a baby was born at 34 weeks or earlier, had a birth weight under 1800 grams, has low body weight, or has a health condition the product can help improve or aid recovery.

Key points

• Who is affected: Families with infants under 1 who are premature, low birth weight/low body weight, or have certain health conditions.
• What changes: Health plans must cover human milk fortifier at no cost (no copays, deductibles, or other charges) .
• When: Starts January 1, 2026 (for Medicaid and CHIP) and for private plans on plan years beginning on or after that date .