Establishes a work group to set Medicaid reimbursement rates for doulas and evaluate related costs and benefits.

The bill establishes a 14-member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the Department of Health. The work group will set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and evaluate costs, benefits, and issues associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and doula care for Medicaid recipients. The group will also consider factors such as evidence-based practices, successful Medicaid doula programs, criteria for reimbursement rates, and the need for doula liability coverage and insurance. The work group will submit a final report by December 31, 2026.

Establishes a work group to set Medicaid reimbursement rates for doulas and evaluate related costs and benefits.

The bill establishes a 14-member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the Department of Health. The work group will set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and evaluate costs, benefits, and issues associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and doula care for Medicaid recipients. The group will also consider factors such as evidence-based practices, successful Medicaid doula programs, criteria for reimbursement rates, and the need for doula liability coverage and insurance. The work group will submit a final report by December 31, 2026.