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Michigan Medicaid
NOW COVERS DOULA SERVICES

BREAKING NEWS

Birthworkers of Color Collective is an approved training provider with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

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Join our waitlist to secure  your spot for future sessions.

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Key Information you need to know

Implementation Date

Effective January 1, 2023, Michigan Medicaid began reimbursing for doula services provided to individuals covered by or eligible for Medicaid Insurance.

Doula Services

Doula services include personal support to birthing persons and families at any point during pregnancy and up to 12-months postpartum. This includes emotional and physical support, provided during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.

Importance of Extended Care

Extending postpartum coverage addresses healthcare disparities by providing equitable access to all birthing people, aiming to improve health outcomes by reducing maternal mortality and morbidity rates.

Recommendation Required

Pursuant to federal regulations, doula services must be recommended by a licensed healthcare provider. 

Doula Trainings

Doulas Looking to Become a Medicaid Provider

Visit the MDHHS website for details, application, requirements & more.

Individuals & families looking for doula services covered under Medicaid

Doula Services Include

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  • 6 Prenatal or Postpartum doula support visits per pregnancy

  • 1 Doula attendance at labor and delivery

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Potential Benefits of Having a Doula
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Research shows doulas can promote better health outcomes like decrease rates of cesarean sections, reduced need for pain medications,  increased breastfeeding/lactation rates, and reduced health disparities for birthing people and their families. 

Reach out to Birthworkers of Color Collective for all your Medicaid Doula Benefit Inquiries

We're here to help!

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After answering some questions to help us narrow down what type of services you are looking for,

we will make our best efforts to match you with a doula that fits your unique needs and identities.

Request a Medicaid Doula

Pregnancy

Let us help you navigate your options and access the care you and your family deserve.

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