DOULA for VA Act of 2023
The DOULA for VA Act of 2023 establishes a 5-year pilot program to provide doula support services to pregnant and postpartum veteran women enrolled in the VA healthcare system. It directs the VA to offer up to 10 doula sessions per veteran - including three to four sessions before birth, one during labor, and three to four postpartum sessions via VA Video Connect - through the Whole Health model. The program targets VA facilities with high or low female veteran enrollment and prioritizes consultation with veteran groups, doulas, and health equity experts. The VA must report annually on outcomes and recommend whether to expand the model, with funding authorized through 2029 and a $3,500 per veteran payment cap for services.
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Introduced Jul 25, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jul 25, 2023
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