Policy & program record · Health

Medi-Cal doula benefit

A sourced care-access pathway. DHCS identifies January 1, 2023 as the benefit's effective date.

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California

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Can members locate an enrolled doula and understand the actual referral and payment process?

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Medi-Cal doula benefit

A sourced care-access pathway. DHCS identifies January 1, 2023 as the benefit's effective date.

Government / primary publisher · checked Sep 6, 2026

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