1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, "lactation services" means educational or consultation services related to breastfeeding.  

2.  Reimbursement.  The department shall provide reimbursement under the MaineCare program for lactation services provided in a hospital, clinic, office, community or in the home for a child eligible for coverage under the MaineCare program or the Children's Health Insurance Program established in section 3174‑T. Lactation services may be provided by a health care professional licensed under Title 32 acting within the health care professional's authorized scope of practice or by a consultant or counselor who is certified by a national organization that provides a national certification program in lactation consulting or lactation counseling and is approved by the department.  

3.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.