North Carolina S463 mandates Medicaid coverage for doula services during pregnancy and postpartum.

North Carolina S463 requires the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits to seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover doula services under Medicaid. These services include childbirth education, client self-advocacy, and coping strategies during labor. The bill also allocates funds to develop coverage parameters, reimbursement, and provider credentialing requirements.

North Carolina S463 mandates Medicaid coverage for doula services during pregnancy and postpartum.

North Carolina S463 requires the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits to seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover doula services under Medicaid. These services include childbirth education, client self-advocacy, and coping strategies during labor. The bill also allocates funds to develop coverage parameters, reimbursement, and provider credentialing requirements.