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Provider Bulletin 01-08-2025 Doula Guidance for Hospitals IM LA OC SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA · OB-GYN·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 8, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California now covers doula services for pregnant and postpartum members on Medi-Cal and Marketplace plans. Hospitals must update maternity care policies to recognize doulas as essential support personnel (not visitors), allow unlimited access, and ensure collaboration between doulas and medical staff.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams at hospital facilities should coordinate with administration to update maternity care policies recognizing doulas as essential support personnel with unlimited access. Review current policies against attached guidelines. Contact appropriate Molina Provider Relations Representative if questions arise about doula service coverage or billing procedures.