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Coverage of Doula Services for HealthChoice and Medicaid Fee-For-Service Enrollees
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN·Free-standing Birth Centers
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid now covers doula services for HealthChoice and Fee-for-Service enrollees at free-standing birth centers. This expands covered services and creates new billing opportunities for eligible providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Free-standing birth centers in Maryland should verify eligibility to bill for doula services under HealthChoice and Medicaid Fee-for-Service. Contact Maryland Medicaid to obtain specific billing codes, coverage criteria, and credentialing requirements for doula services. Update billing systems and encounter forms once codes are confirmed.