Illinois HB2423 mandates hospitals and birthing centers to allow Medicaid patients to choose a certified doula for support during childbirth and.
Illinois HB2423 requires hospitals and birthing centers to adopt policies allowing Medicaid patients to select a certified doula for support before, during, and after childbirth, and throughout the postpartum period. The doula is considered part of the patient's care team and is not counted as a support person or against guest quotas. These facilities must provide written policies to maternity patients, healthcare providers, and anyone at the patient's request, and post a summary on their websites.
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