The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced insurers are taking steps to expand coverage for medications used to treat postpartum depression and related maternal mental health conditions. Health insurers in the individual and small group insurance markets will cover an FDA-approved fast-acting postpartum medication for plan year 2026. Gov Shapiro’s proposed 2025-2026 Budget includes $5 million to fund maternal health initiatives and is working to implement universal depression screenings for all Pennsylvania mothers during and after pregnancy.
