Medi-Cal Doula Benefit
Doula support now covered by Medi-Cal!
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) added doula services as a covered benefit on January 1, 2023. Services include personal support to individuals and families throughout pregnancy, labor and one year postpartum. This includes emotional and physical support provided during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period, as well as support for and after miscarriage and abortion.
For more information about this Medi-Cal Benefit please visit DHCS website or
check out DHCS’ Doula Services Manual.
Are you a birthworker interested in
supporting Medi-Cal patients?
A great resource to get started in the application for enrollment can be found at
Medi-Cal Birthworker Resource Hub.