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Illinois Medicaid-Certified Doulas

Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · OB-GYN·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 10, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Illinois hospitals must now allow Medicaid-certified doulas in birthing rooms without counting them against visitor limits. All hospitals with obstetric beds must adopt written policies permitting Medicaid patients to have their chosen certified doula present during labor and delivery.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Hospitals with obstetric beds must adopt written policies allowing Illinois Medicaid-certified doulas in birthing rooms without counting against support person quotas. Contact Bureau of Professional and Ancillary Services at 877-782-5565 for questions about implementation.