Kansas Medicaid Expanding Coverage of Doula Services

Kansas’ Medicaid program will begin covering doula services for women and newborns on July 1, 2024, reports the Kansas Reflector. This move aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by providing support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum periods. The addition of doula services aligns with broader efforts to enhance health care support for pregnant people, including expanding postpartum coverage to twelve months.