West Virginia SB470 would require Medicaid to cover doula services for pregnant women.

West Virginia SB470 amends the Medicaid program to include coverage for doula services. A doula is defined as a trained professional providing continuous support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The bill mandates the Bureau for Medical Services to file a state plan amendment by October 1, 2027, to cover doula services, including two prenatal and two postpartum visits, with a reimbursement rate of $125 per visit, adjusted annually.

West Virginia SB470 would require Medicaid to cover doula services for pregnant women.

West Virginia SB470 amends the Medicaid program to include coverage for doula services. A doula is defined as a trained professional providing continuous support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The bill mandates the Bureau for Medical Services to file a state plan amendment by October 1, 2027, to cover doula services, including two prenatal and two postpartum visits, with a reimbursement rate of $125 per visit, adjusted annually.