HB1820

HB1820 establishes a registration process for doulas to receive health insurance reimbursement in Missouri.

HB1820 amends Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section that mandates the Department of Health and Senior Services to create and manage a doula registration process. This process includes establishing criteria for doula registration applications, reviewing and approving or denying these applications, and notifying applicants of their status. The bill defines "doula" as an individual providing support to pregnant and birthing women and their families, excluding medical or midwifery care.