Pros and Cons of Reimbursement for Doula Care
02/21/25 • 16 min
In this conversation, Ciarra and Samantha discuss the evolving landscape of doula services, particularly focusing on insurance coverage, reimbursement programs provided by employers, and alternative options for families seeking support during pregnancy and postpartum. They explore how certain insurance plans, like TRICARE and Medicaid, are beginning to cover doula services, but also highlight the limitations and challenges that come with these reimbursements. They also discuss alternative funding options, such as sliding scale fees and community programs, that can help families access doula care. They touch on the importance of certification for doulas and the implications for reimbursement services, emphasizing the need for families to be informed about their options.
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
In this conversation, Ciarra and Samantha discuss the evolving landscape of doula services, particularly focusing on insurance coverage, reimbursement programs provided by employers, and alternative options for families seeking support during pregnancy and postpartum. They explore how certain insurance plans, like TRICARE and Medicaid, are beginning to cover doula services, but also highlight the limitations and challenges that come with these reimbursements. They also discuss alternative funding options, such as sliding scale fees and community programs, that can help families access doula care. They touch on the importance of certification for doulas and the implications for reimbursement services, emphasizing the need for families to be informed about their options.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast
Email: [email protected]
Website: BirthBabyPodcast.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast
Email: [email protected]
Website: BirthBabyPodcast.com
Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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