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May 9, 2023
The LGBTQ+ Community Deserves Access to Inclusive and Affirming Doula Care
Alexis Robles-Fradet Uncategorized
The unique strengths of doula care can benefit the Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Plus (LGBTQ+) community through fertility, pregnancy, and parenting. LGBTQ+ parents must navigate fertility and parentage in a system that is not always knowledgeable, accepting, or affirming of those outside of the cisgender heterosexual identities.…
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April 27, 2023
California Doula Medi-Cal Benefit: FAQ for Advocates
Amy Chen Fact Sheet
California's Doula Medi-Cal benefit began on January 1, 2023. This FAQ provides information about California's doula Medi-Cal benefit, including who is eligible for the benefit, the scope of doula services covered, how to access the benefit, and other details. We hope this FAQ will be helpful for legal aid…
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March 16, 2023
Protect Medicaid Funding series (2023)
Michelle Yiu, Emma Parker-Newton, David Machledt, Amy Chen, Madeline Morcelle, Héctor Hernández-Delgado, Catherine McKee, Mara Youdelman, Wayne Turner, Dania Douglas, and Charly Gilfoil Fact Sheet
A 2024 update of this series can be found here. In an updated series of fact sheets called Protect Medicaid Funding, NHeLP provides succinct analysis of the policy proposals that if enacted would jeopardize the health and financial security of the tens of millions of low-income individuals who depend…
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March 16, 2023
Doula Medicaid Training and Certification Requirements: Summary of Current State Approaches and Recommendations for Improvement
Amy Chen and Kate Rohde* california, Uncategorized
IntroductionDoula care is one of the most effective tools to improve health outcomes and reduce racial disparities among pregnant and postpartum people. A growing number of states are now recognizing the value of doula care, with ten states and Washington, D.C. providing Medicaid coverage for doula services as of…
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March 14, 2023
Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care: A Growing Movement to Expand Access
Amy Chen and Kate Rohde* california, Intern Blogs, Uncategorized
Doula care is increasingly being recognized as a vital resource for pregnant and birthing people, with several states now covering doula care under their Medicaid programs. Yet coverage for doula care in private health insurance plans remains nearly nonexistent. A growing number of lawmakers and advocates are now looking…
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February 9, 2023
NHeLP Comments on New Mexico 1115 Renewal Request
Elizabeth Edwards Comments
In comments to HHS, NHeLP focuses on select provisions related to long-term services and supports (LTSS) in New Mexico's renewal request. The comments focus on the State's plans to use Medicaid funds to pay for room and board in assisted living facilities and to alter existing nursing facilities. The…
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The LGBTQ+ Community Deserves Access to Inclusive and Affirming Doula Care

California Doula Medi-Cal Benefit: FAQ for Advocates

Doula Medicaid Training and Certification Requirements: Summary of Current State Approaches and Recommendations for Improvement

Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care: A Growing Movement to Expand Access

NHeLP Comments on New Mexico 1115 Renewal Request

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The LGBTQ+ Community Deserves Access to Inclusive and Affirming Doula Care

California Doula Medi-Cal Benefit: FAQ for Advocates

Protect Medicaid Funding series (2023)

Doula Medicaid Training and Certification Requirements: Summary of Current State Approaches and Recommendations for Improvement

Private Insurance Coverage of Doula Care: A Growing Movement to Expand Access

NHeLP Comments on New Mexico 1115 Renewal Request