Establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice
Summary
Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Samra Brouk
DDemocratic/Working Families
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