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Doula Provider Enrollment Packet Now Available
Louisiana Medicaid·LA · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Enrollment
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Louisiana Medicaid will begin covering doula services starting January 1, 2026 for managed care and January 20, 2026 for fee-for-service. Providers must enroll through the Louisiana Medicaid provider enrollment application to bill for these services at flat rates using CPT/HCPCS codes.
Action Required
By December 31, 2025: Practices offering doula services must complete Louisiana Medicaid provider enrollment application available at www.lamedicaid.com. Update billing system to recognize doula service CPT/HCPCS codes for reimbursement at flat rates. Ensure documentation requirements are met for all doula services. Contact Gainwell Technologies at (800) 473-2783 for FFS claims questions after January 20, 2026.