Glossary
Fee-for-service
Fee-for-service is a Medicaid payment path where the state Medicaid program pays claims directly instead of routing them through a managed care plan.
Quick path
Start with the step you need.
- 1Find the rule for your stateStart with the state where the client has Medicaid coverage.Choose your state
- 2Check what is missingReview setup, visit notes, codes, and payer steps before billing.Use the checklist
- 3Save the checklistDownload the checklist, then keep client details in your own secure records.Open checklist
Why it matters
Some state doula benefits have different instructions for fee-for-service and managed care members.