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Medicaid doula rates by state
Medicaid doula rates differ by state. Start with the state calculator and source links before preparing a claim.
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Open the state rate reference before using a rate for real billing work. CMS summarizes how Medicaid doula reimbursement can vary by state.
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Service rates range from $16.28 (doula services (per 15 minutes), up to eight units per day) to $781.32 (doula services per diem (labor and delivery), once per 9-month period).
Arizona Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $16.28.
California
Service rates range from $40.53 (extended postpartum support, up to 12 fifteen-minute units per visit) to $795.73 (support during caesarean section).
California Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $197.98.
Connecticut
Service rates range from $100 (antepartum or postpartum doula visit) to $800 (in-person attendance at labor and delivery).
Connecticut Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $100.
District of Columbia
Service rates range from $13.48 (postpartum doula support, 15-minute increment) to $762.98 (doula support at vbac delivery).
District of Columbia Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $107.89.
Illinois
Service rates range from $5 (prenatal patient education, group of two or more (per customer, per 15 minutes)) to $720 (labor and delivery support - cesarean after attempted vbac).
Illinois Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $720.
Kansas
Service rates range from $15 (prenatal doula visits, per 15 minutes) to $500 (attendance at labor and delivery).
Kansas Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $15.
Louisiana
Service rates range from $35.41 (pre/postnatal doula advocacy visit, as medically necessary) to $459 (attendance at labor and delivery by doula).
Louisiana Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $35.41.
Maryland
Service rates range from $16.62 (prenatal doula visit, up to four 15-minute units) to $800 (labor and delivery attendance (in-person only)).
Maryland Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $16.62.
Michigan
Service rates range from $100 (prenatal or postpartum doula visit, 12 total visits before prior authorization) to $1,500 (attendance at labor and delivery, in-person).
Michigan Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $100.
Minnesota
Service rates range from $100 (prenatal, postpartum, or non-labor doula session) to $1,400 (labor and delivery doula session).
Minnesota Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $100.
Missouri
Service rates range from $5 (birth-worker labor support beyond 24 hours or backup/false-labor support (per 15 minutes)) to $800 (attendance at labor and delivery, up to 24 hours).
Missouri Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $75.
Nevada
Service rates range from $100 (patient education, individual, per session) to $900 (doula support at cesarean after attempted vbac).
Nevada Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $100.
New Jersey
Service rates range from $16.62 (initial prenatal doula visit, up to six 15-minute units) to $500 (attendance at cesarean delivery).
New Jersey Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $16.62.
New Mexico
Service rates range from $25 (prenatal or postpartum doula services, per 15 minutes) to $1,500 (labor and delivery doula services).
New Mexico Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $25.
New York
Service rates range from $84.37 (rest of state perinatal support visit, minimum 30 minutes) to $750 (new york city in-person labor and delivery support).
New York Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $93.75.
Ohio
Service rates range from $12.50 (prenatal and postpartum doula services, per 15 minutes) to $600 (labor and delivery doula services).
Ohio Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $12.50.
Oklahoma
Service rates range from $67.81 (prenatal doula visit (60-minute minimum)) to $490.68 (labor and delivery doula support - cesarean after attempted vbac).
Oklahoma Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $67.81.
Oregon
$1,505 global package when state requirements are met.
Oregon Medicaid doula billing uses a $1,505 global fee model.
Pennsylvania
Service rates range from $100 (prenatal visit (minimum 30 minutes)) to $1,000 (labor and delivery support (in-person; delivery must occur)).
Pennsylvania Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $100.
Rhode Island
Service rates range from $100 (prenatal doula visit, 60-minute minimum) to $900 (labor and delivery doula support (cesarean)).
Rhode Island Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $100.
South Dakota
Service rates range from $17.32 (prenatal, postpartum, or care coordination doula services (per 15 minutes)) to $616.01 (labor and delivery doula services (per delivery)).
South Dakota Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $17.32.
Utah
Service rates range from $11.59 (pregnancy and postpartum doula services, per 15 minutes) to $834.28 (labor support doula services, per diem).
Utah Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $11.59.
Virginia
Service rates range from $14.99 (initial prenatal doula visit, up to six 15-minute units) to $350 (labor support, c-section).
Virginia Medicaid doula billing uses per-visit rates starting at $14.99.
Washington
$25 per 15-minute unit, with state caps.
Washington Medicaid doula billing uses 15-minute units and state-specific caps.
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Arizona
AHCCCS doula services
- Payment model
- Per visit
- Max total
- $911.56
- Sources checked
- 2026-07-12
Scenario estimate
$0.00
Planning only. Payment still depends on payer review.
California
Medi-Cal doula services
- Payment model
- Per visit
- Max total
- $486.36
- Sources checked
- 2026-06-17
Scenario estimate
$0.00
Planning only. Payment still depends on payer review.
Source updates
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Suggested citation
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Short
DoulaPaid. "Medicaid Doula Rates by State." Updated 2026-07-19. https://doulapaid.com/medicaid-doula-rates
Full
DoulaPaid. "Medicaid Doula Rates by State." Rate reference with official source links and CSV, sources checked through 2026-07-19. https://doulapaid.com/medicaid-doula-rates
Markdown
DoulaPaid. ["Medicaid Doula Rates by State"](https://doulapaid.com/medicaid-doula-rates). Data CSV: https://doulapaid.com/medicaid-doula-rates.csv.
Common questions
How much does Medicaid pay for doula services?
It depends on the state, service type, visit count, modifiers, and payer rules. Start with the state where the client is covered.
Are Medicaid doula rates the same in every state?
No. Each state can use different rates, codes, visit limits, and billing steps.
Does a listed rate mean my claim will be paid?
No. A listed rate is not a payment promise. The payer still checks eligibility, visit notes, timing, policy, and claim details.