Making Medicaid’s Doula Benefit Work for Doulas
Anna De La Paz
Doula care is linked to improved birth experiences and maternal health outcomes, and New York State is leading the way on expanding Medicaid coverage for these services. Sociology Ph.D. Candidate Anna De La Paz explores the current state of Medicaid doula coverage and argues that states need to improve reimbursement rate caps and lessen the administrative burden on doulas.
September 28, 2026