Vermont S0053 establishes a certification process for community-based perinatal doulas and mandates Medicaid coverage for their services.

Vermont S0053 creates a certification process for community-based perinatal doulas, requiring them to hold a certificate issued by the state. The bill also mandates that Medicaid cover doula services during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, regardless of the pregnancy outcome. The Department of Vermont Health Access is tasked with seeking a state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if necessary to implement this coverage.

Vermont S0053 establishes a certification process for community-based perinatal doulas and mandates Medicaid coverage for their services.

Vermont S0053 creates a certification process for community-based perinatal doulas, requiring them to hold a certificate issued by the state. The bill also mandates that Medicaid cover doula services during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, regardless of the pregnancy outcome. The Department of Vermont Health Access is tasked with seeking a state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if necessary to implement this coverage.