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Black Doulas Nationwide

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Verified Black birth doulas, postpartum doulas, full-spectrum doulas, and bereavement doulas in every state. Filter by Medicaid acceptance, certification, and language. Connecting Black families with the providers who can show up the way Black mothers deserve.

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States with Medicaid doula coverage

Medicaid reimburses doula services in some states already and is launching in others. Each card shows the program's current status. If you have Medicaid, check the state's coverage page before booking to confirm reimbursement is active for your visit.

Arizona

Pilot program

Pilot benefit limited to specified Medicaid populations.

Arkansas

Approved, launching

California

Active reimbursement

1 initial visit + up to 8 prenatal/postpartum visits + labor and delivery support.

Reimbursement: $3,153 per birth

Colorado

Active reimbursement

Doula services covered for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) members.

Reimbursement: $1,470 per birth

Connecticut

Active reimbursement

Doula services bundled package covering prenatal, labor, and postpartum support.

Reimbursement: $1,200 per birth

Delaware

Active reimbursement

Coverage details still being finalized.

District of Columbia

Active reimbursement

Up to 8 prenatal + birth + 4 postpartum visits.

Reimbursement: $2,050 per birth

Florida

Pilot program

Limited doula pilot programs in select counties.

Illinois

Approved, launching

Up to 8 visits + birth + 4 postpartum visits, with the per-pregnancy maximum reimbursement around $1,447.

Reimbursement: $870 per birth

Kansas

Active reimbursement

Reimbursement: $1,295 per birth

Kentucky

Pilot program

Pilot programs through Medicaid managed care organizations.

Maryland

Active reimbursement

Up to 8 prenatal/postpartum visits + birth support.

Reimbursement: $1,428 per birth

Massachusetts

Active reimbursement

Up to 13 visits including labor support, with reimbursement capped around $1,750 per pregnancy.

Reimbursement: $1,700 per birth

Michigan

Active reimbursement

Up to 6 prenatal + birth + up to 2 postpartum visits.

Reimbursement: $2,700 per birth

Minnesota

Active reimbursement

Up to 6 visits + birth support, $995 per pregnancy maximum.

Reimbursement: $3,100 per birth

Nebraska

Approved, launching

Nevada

Active reimbursement

Up to 8 visits + labor support.

Reimbursement: $1,300 per birth

New Hampshire

Approved, launching

New Jersey

Active reimbursement

8 prenatal + 1 birth + 4 postpartum visits. Roughly $1,300 per pregnancy.

Reimbursement: $1,165 per birth

New Mexico

Active reimbursement

Coverage launching with details being finalized.

New York

Active reimbursement

Up to 8 prenatal + birth + 4 postpartum visits. Up to $1,920 per pregnancy.

Reimbursement: $1,500 per birth

Ohio

Active reimbursement

Reimbursement: $1,230 per birth

Oklahoma

Active reimbursement

Oregon

Active reimbursement

Up to 8 prenatal + birth + 6 postpartum visits, plus add-on options.

Reimbursement: $1,505 per birth

Pennsylvania

Active reimbursement

Coverage rolling out via Medicaid managed care.

Rhode Island

Active reimbursement

Up to 12 visits across pregnancy and postpartum, plus labor support.

Reimbursement: $1,500 per birth

South Dakota

Active reimbursement

Reimbursement: $1,800 per birth

Tennessee

Pilot program

Up to 8 visits + birth support.

Virginia

Active reimbursement

Up to 8 prenatal + birth + 4 postpartum visits.

Reimbursement: $980 per birth

Washington

Approved, launching

Up to 8 visits + birth support and postpartum visits.

Reimbursement: $3,500 per birth