As of January 2025, several U.S. states have implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services, recognizing the positive impact doulas have on maternal and infant health outcomes.
The following states provide Medicaid reimbursement for doula care:
| State | Start Date | Reimbursement Rate |
|---|---|---|
| California | Jan 1, 2023 | Up to $3,200 |
| Colorado | Jul 1, 2024 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | Jul 1, 2024 | $1,295 |
| Maryland | Feb 2022 | Up to $930 |
| Massachusetts | Dec 8, 2023 | Up to $1,700 |
| Michigan | Jan 1, 2023 | Up to $2,700 |
| Minnesota | N/A | Varies |
| Nevada | Apr 2022 | $1,500-$1,650 |
| New Jersey | 2021 | Up to $1,065 |
| New York | Mar 1, 2024 | $1,350-$1,500 |
| Oklahoma | Jul 1, 2023 | $1,044 |
| Oregon | 2014 | $1,500 |
| Rhode Island | Jul 1, 2022 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | Apr 1, 2022 | $959 |
| Washington, D.C. | Oct 2022 | Up to $1,950.71 |
Details
- Oregon: Implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services in 2014. The reimbursement rate has increased over time, reaching $1,500 in 2022.
- Minnesota: Offers Medicaid reimbursement for doula services, with ongoing efforts to enhance program implementation.
- New Jersey: Began Medicaid coverage for doula services in 2021, with a reimbursement rate increased to $1,065 in 2022.
- Virginia: Started Medicaid reimbursement for doula services on April 1, 2022, with a reimbursement rate of $959.
- Nevada: Implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services in April 2022, with reimbursement rates increased to $1,500 in urban counties and $1,650 in rural counties as of April 2024.
- Maryland: Began Medicaid coverage for doula services in February 2022, with a reimbursement rate of up to $930.
- Rhode Island: Implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services on July 1, 2022, with a reimbursement rate of $1,500.
- Washington, D.C.: Began Medicaid coverage for doula services in October 2022, with a reimbursement rate of up to $1,950.71.
- Michigan: Started Medicaid coverage for doula services on January 1, 2023, with reimbursement rates increased to $2,700 in October 2024.
- California: Implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services on January 1, 2023, with reimbursement rates increased to up to $3,200 in December 2023.
- Oklahoma: Began Medicaid coverage for doula services on July 1, 2023, with a reimbursement rate of up to $1,044.
- Massachusetts: Started Medicaid coverage for doula services on December 8, 2023, with a reimbursement rate of up to $1,700.
- New York: Implemented Medicaid coverage for doula services on March 1, 2024, with reimbursement rates of up to $1,500 in New York City and up to $1,350 in the rest of the state.
- Kansas: Began Medicaid coverage for doula services on July 1, 2024, with a reimbursement rate of up to $1,295.
- Colorado: Started Medicaid coverage for doula services on July 1, 2024, with a reimbursement rate of $1,500.
It's important to note that Medicaid coverage for doula services varies by state, including differences in reimbursement rates, covered services, and provider requirements. For the most current information, it's advisable to consult the respective state's Medicaid program or official health department resources.
