MassHealth Doula Services Program

Beginning on December 8th, 2023, MassHealth now covers doula services for MassHealth members during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and through 12 months following delivery, inclusive of all pregnancy outcomes. Doulas provide non-medical emotional, informational, and physical support to individuals and families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. 

“MassHealth is committed to addressing maternal health disparities and doula services have been shown to improve outcomes for low-income families and families of color,” said Assistant Secretary for MassHealth Mike Levine. “Ensuring that members have access to the care they need during pregnancy and through the 12-month postpartum period is a critical component of our plan to meet this goal.”  

In the coming months, MassHealth will focus on building the network of MassHealth doula providers to meet the needs of its diverse members. MassHealth encourages doulas from across the Commonwealth to apply. For more information, click here.

MassHealth encourages doulas from across the Commonwealth to apply. For more information on this new covered service, please refer to the MassHealth Doula Services Program.

Additionally, the Doula Services Program team will be holding an informational webinar on the program on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 2:30-3:30pm. Register to attend here.