Bill > H4780

This bill aims to provide Medicaid coverage for doula services in Massachusetts. Doulas are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, but do not provide medical care. The bill requires MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program, to establish a registry of eligible doulas, set competency standards, and determine reimbursement rates in partnership with a newly created Doula Care Commission. The commission will be responsible for developing recommendations on various aspects of the doula program, including workforce development and strategies to address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. The bill also sets a timeline for the implementation of doula service reimbursement under Medicaid.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Public Health (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4780