The DOULA for VA Act of 2026 mandates a pilot program for doula services for veterans.
The Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2026, also known as the DOULA for VA Act of 2026, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to provide doula services to covered veterans. The pilot program aims to improve maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes, and to integrate doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will run for five years, with eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.