California Doula Medi-Cal Benefit: FAQ for Advocates

Executive Summary

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 and health consumer advocates and anyone else who wishes to better understand this important new benefit.