LD376

An Act to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes Through Doula Care

Failed·5/13/25
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Bill mandates reimbursement for doula services under MaineCare starting January 1, 2026.

The bill enacts a section under the Maine Revised Statutes to require reimbursement for doula services under the MaineCare program starting January 1, 2026. Doula services, defined as support provided by a nonclinical professional to pregnant persons before, during, and after childbirth, will be reimbursed. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services will adopt rules to implement this section.

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 7, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 1, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held