Massachusetts bill H4344 mandates insurance coverage for doula services, including prenatal, postpartum, and labor support.

Bill H4344 in Massachusetts requires insurance policies to cover doula services without prior authorization, including a minimum of twenty hours of prenatal and postpartum support per pregnancy. Doula services, defined as physical, emotional, and informational support provided by trained doulas, must be reimbursed at a rate equivalent to MassHealth's reimbursement rate. The bill also establishes a Doula Advisory Committee to consult on coverage standards, grievance procedures, and reimbursement processes.

Massachusetts bill H4344 mandates insurance coverage for doula services, including prenatal, postpartum, and labor support.

Bill H4344 in Massachusetts requires insurance policies to cover doula services without prior authorization, including a minimum of twenty hours of prenatal and postpartum support per pregnancy. Doula services, defined as physical, emotional, and informational support provided by trained doulas, must be reimbursed at a rate equivalent to MassHealth's reimbursement rate. The bill also establishes a Doula Advisory Committee to consult on coverage standards, grievance procedures, and reimbursement processes.