Massachusetts S680 mandates insurance coverage for doula services, establishes a Doula Advisory Committee, and creates a Doula Workforce Development.

Massachusetts S680 requires insurance coverage for doula services, which include continuous labor support, prenatal and postpartum visits, and bereavement support. The bill mandates coverage for all doula services without prior authorization, with additional visits covered as needed. It establishes a Doula Advisory Committee to advise on doula services, including recruitment, training, and reimbursement rates. The committee must represent diverse experience levels, geographic areas, and communities with worse maternal and infant outcomes.

Massachusetts S680 mandates insurance coverage for doula services, establishes a Doula Advisory Committee, and creates a Doula Workforce Development.

Massachusetts S680 requires insurance coverage for doula services, which include continuous labor support, prenatal and postpartum visits, and bereavement support. The bill mandates coverage for all doula services without prior authorization, with additional visits covered as needed. It establishes a Doula Advisory Committee to advise on doula services, including recruitment, training, and reimbursement rates. The committee must represent diverse experience levels, geographic areas, and communities with worse maternal and infant outcomes.