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More than half of states now cover doulas under Medicaid

A U.S. map shows state efforts to expand Medicaid coverage of doulas, as of March 2026. 26 states and D.C. are actively reimbursing doula care. 13 states have taken adjacent actions. Seven states have implementations in process and four have either failed to pass legislation or have not taken action.

<span style="display: block;text-wrap:balance;">State efforts to expand Medicaid coverage of doulas</span>

Adapted from National Health Law Program; Map: Axios Visuals

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