New York A06140 would include doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients.

New York A06140 amends the social services law to include doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients. It directs the commissioner of health to apply for necessary Medicaid plan amendments or waivers to cover doula care. The commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office of children and family services are tasked with updating any rules or regulations required for implementation. The bill also extends the New York state Medicaid doula services pilot program statewide, allowing localities to opt-in or out based on their needs.

New York A06140 would include doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients.

New York A06140 amends the social services law to include doulas as medical services providers for Medicaid recipients. It directs the commissioner of health to apply for necessary Medicaid plan amendments or waivers to cover doula care. The commissioner of health and the commissioner of the office of children and family services are tasked with updating any rules or regulations required for implementation. The bill also extends the New York state Medicaid doula services pilot program statewide, allowing localities to opt-in or out based on their needs.