Perinatal Doula Services Covered by Insurance
New mothers can take advantage of much-needed doula care thanks to a new Rhode Island law! This is groundbreaking to help new families get the care they deserve.
What Doula Services Are Covered by Insurance
There are requirements that doulas have to meet in order to be eligible for reimbursement. First, only qualified Perinatal Doulas with professional training are eligible. This bill is going to set industry standards, as well as create a statewide registry of doulas. When this happens, it will help you get connected with qualified professionals, like Baby Bloom Newborn Care.
What’s great about this bill is the number of services they cover per pregnancy:
Prenatal and postnatal visits
Labor and delivery
Emotional and physical support after childbirth
Infant feeding
Breastfeeding support
We’re happy that we’ve already been able to help mothers take advantage of this law. Learn more about the newborn care services we offer to see just how much we can help!
What Insurance Does Baby Bloom Newborn Care Accept?
We currently work with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island subscribers. For other insurance coverage, fully insured commercial health plans offered by a licensed insurer, along with Rhode Island Medicaid programs, are required to provide Perinatal Doula services, as it is mandated within state law.
If you’re unsure if your insurance is required to cover your costs under this bill, contact your insurance provider directly.
Am I Eligible for Doula Reimbursement?
If you purchased your health insurance directly from a Rhode Island licensed insurance company, you may be eligible for reimbursement with this law.
If you purchased your health insurance through Healthsource RI, you might be eligible for reimbursement.
If your health insurance coverage is through a Rhode Island employer that is considered a small group (under 50 employees), you may be eligible for reimbursement. Please note, however, that some small group employers may be self-insurance. In this instance, they may not be obligated to cover state-mandated benefits. If this is you, please check directly with your employer to see if they provide this.
Additional Resources
Since this law is new, we know it’s hard to find reliable resources. That’s why we found them for you!
This is where you can find the law that was introduced to the house.
This is where you can find the law that was introduced to the senate.
This is where you can read about Governor McKee signing the bill.
Learn more about doula insurance reimbursement today.
Take Advantage Today
It’s easy to take advantage of Perinatal Doula coverage! Fill out the insurance verification form below, or schedule your free consultation to get started!
We’ve already helped mothers take advantage of this bill, and we can’t wait to help you too!
Frequently Asked Questions
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As long as it’s for eligible services, your insurance may reimburse up to $1,500 per pregnancy.
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In some cases, you will need to pay Baby Bloom Newborn Care, and then get a detailed receipt, and then submit a claim for reimbursement.
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As long as no services have been provided and a contract hasn’t been signed, there is no obligation to continue services with us. If you’re unsure whether your insurance company offers this service, contact your insurance provider first to find out.
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100% real! We’re also not the first state to provide this. Other states, such as Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Oregon, also provide doula insurance reimbursement through Medicaid.