MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
24-612m Let Pregnant and Postpartum Medi-Cal Members Know About the Benefits of Doula Services
Health Net·CA · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CalViva Health Medi-Cal now covers doula services for pregnant and postpartum members, effective January 1, 2023. Physicians and licensed practitioners must recommend doula services to eligible Medi-Cal members, and services include prenatal visits, labor support, and postpartum care with specific visit limitations.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers must begin recommending doula services to all eligible pregnant and postpartum Medi-Cal members enrolled with CalViva Health. Update clinical workflows to include doula service recommendations during prenatal and postpartum visits. Staff should direct members to contact Member Services (number on back of medical ID card) for doula service information and refer to Mahmee wraparound maternity care program when appropriate.