Iowa SF132 establishes Medicaid coverage for maternity care, including doula services, and sets a reimbursement rate.

Iowa SF132 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules for Medicaid coverage of maternity care, including doula care. The bill requires the establishment of a certification and enrollment process for doulas and sets a reimbursement rate to support a livable income for full-time doulas. This aims to improve birth outcomes, prevent stillbirths and infant deaths, and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.

Iowa SF132 establishes Medicaid coverage for maternity care, including doula services, and sets a reimbursement rate.

Iowa SF132 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules for Medicaid coverage of maternity care, including doula care. The bill requires the establishment of a certification and enrollment process for doulas and sets a reimbursement rate to support a livable income for full-time doulas. This aims to improve birth outcomes, prevent stillbirths and infant deaths, and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.