Insurance Coverage
Doula Support May Be Covered by Your Health Plan
I primarily work with families whose doula services are covered through Medi-Cal, participating Medi-Cal managed care plans, Contra Costa Health Plan, Alameda Alliance, SF Health Plan, Partnership Health Plan and Kaiser Permanente plans.
Coverage varies depending on the individual health plan, eligibility, service area, and authorization requirements. Before services begin, I verify both your insurance coverage and my availability for your estimated due date and location.
What May Be Covered
For eligible INSURANCE COVERED members, the standard doula benefit currently includes:
- One initial 90-minute visit
- Eight additional prenatal or postpartum visits
- Continuous support during labor and delivery
- Two extended three-hour postpartum visits
- In some circumstances, additional postpartum visits with a separate recommendation
Doula services may also include support related to miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion.
Your exact benefits must be confirmed before services are scheduled.
How the Process Works
1. Review My Services
Please review my website, services, philosophy, and service area to determine whether my approach feels right for your family.
2. Submit a Coverage Request
Provide your:
Name and contact information
Estimated due date
City of residence
Delivery hospital, if known
Health plan name
Member identification information
Sensitive insurance information should be submitted only through the designated secure intake process.
3. Coverage and Availability Are Verified
I will confirm whether:
Any authorization or additional documentation is required
Your health plan includes doula benefits
I can accept your specific plan
You are within my service area
I am available near your estimated due date
4. Complete the Service Agreement
Once coverage and availability are confirmed, you will receive the service agreement to review and sign.
5. Schedule Your Initial Visit
After the agreement is completed and the insurance process is confirmed, we will schedule the initial visit. Your partner or another support person is welcome to participate.
What a Doula Provides
A doula offers nonmedical physical, emotional, educational, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period.
My support may include:
- Birth preparation and prenatal education
- Help understanding options and preparing questions
- Birth preference and birth-plan support
- Comfort techniques and position changes
- Continuous emotional and physical labor support
- Support communicating your preferences to the medical team
- Postpartum education, recovery support, and resource navigation
A doula does not replace your doctor, midwife, nurse, or other licensed medical provider. I do not diagnose medical conditions, perform clinical procedures, prescribe treatment, or make medical decisions for you. Medi-Cal describes doula care as nonmedical support available during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Questions Before Getting Started?
You do not need to schedule a long consultation to request insurance verification. My website provides information about my experience, services, and approach.
For a brief question about my availability, service area, or the insurance process, please contact me. When you are ready to move forward, submit the coverage request below.
Ready to Check Your Coverage?
Submitting your information does not guarantee coverage or availability. Services are scheduled only after eligibility, benefits, service area, and doula availability have been confirmed.
Golden Soleil Doula 