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.
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