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Establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice

Introduced: it can still change before the session ends.

NY A 5709 · A · 2025-2026

Stage
Introduced
Sponsors
13
Latest action
May 20, 2026

What it does

Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · May 20, 2026

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