FAQs About Doula Coverage with Insurance Benefits

  • I just found out my health insurance covers doulas! How many visits are covered?

    Kaiser and Medi-Cal both cover the following: 

    90-minute initial intake visit 

    8x 1-hour visits (prenatal or postpartum) 

    Labor and birth support (no time limit)

    2x 3-hour postpartum visits

  • Do I have to pay anything out of pocket for doula services if I am insured by Medi-Cal or Kaiser Permanente?

    No. I am an in network provider with Medi-Cal, Partnership Health Plan of California, and Kaiser Permanente Northern California. I collect your insurance information and bill them directly.

  • Do I need a referral from my provider for doula services?

    You do not. California issued a standing recommendation for doula services in 2023 that applies to all residents.