LA County Medi-Cal Doula Hub Resources
FOR DOULAS
Prepares new and existing doulas to thrive in healthcare systems.
Supports doulas to become approved, contracted Medi-Cal providers, from application support to billing and legal resources to meet contracting and compliance requirements.
Strengthens and expands the doula workforce via trainings and continuing education.
The Doula Hub
Have you experienced problems, challenges or barriers with the Medi-Cal Doula Benefit?
Please report them in the CA Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Feedback Form below.
This form is managed by independent advocates for the California doula benefit who are not affiliated with any government or state agencies.
Doula FAQs and Resources for Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment
DHCS Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Resources for Doulas
Additional free language services are available at DHCS.
DHCS Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Info Page
Medi-Cal Doula Provider Enrollment Checklist
DHCS Doula Training as Medi-Cal Providers
DHCS Medi-Cal Doula Application Information Page
DHCS Doula Provider FAQ - Reimbursement Rates Etc.
DHCS Medi-Cal Doula Provider Manual
Medi-Cal Enrollment Requirements and Procedures
Medi-Cal Doula Services Recommendation Form for Postpartum Visits
Additional Doula Resources
Assistance Resources - Apply Anytime
This opportunity is open to doulas living in Los Angeles County who want to strengthen their billing systems, streamline operations, and expand access to Medi-Cal reimbursed doula services.
Doulas and doula organizations may qualify for additional legal support and resources to help navigate the professional and business aspects of their work. Get placed with free pro bono legal representation.
Get legal help! Public Counsel will respond to doula inquiries for legal assistance and when appropriate, offer qualifying doulas direct legal services or referrals tailored to their needs.
A Statement from Managed Care Plans for Doula Access in Hospitals:
Managed Care Plans Contacts for Doula Contracting & Billing
Once you are an approved Medi-Cal Doula provider approved through the PAVE Portal, you can contact these MCP’s to begin contracting.
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Blue Shield Promise
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Kaiser
Doula-specific inbox:
Medi-Caldoulaliaison@kp.orgGeneral Medi-Cal contracting:
CAMediCalContracting@kp.orgLetter of interest can be submitted to:
kp-scal-professional-contracting@kp.org -
LA Care
Letter of interest can be submitted to:
PNMLettersofinterest@lacare.org -
Molina
MHCDoulaSupport@molinahealthcare.com
For contracting:
shaima.nazari@molinahealthcare.comFor letters of agreement (LOA):
maria.torres6@molinahealthcare.comAdditional support:
Revelyn.Soriano@molinahealthcare.com
Billing and Electronic Health Records Software Companies*
*the following EHR software companies have been recommended by Medi-Cal Doulas. This is NOT a definitive list and we do not formally recommend or endorse these companies.
Any EHR will work for this purpose.
Birthworkers of Color Collective birthworkersofcolor.com (must be a member or apply)
Doulado www.doulado.co (practice management and billing)
Loula joinloula.com
Office Ally cms.officeally.com
Pear Suite pearsuite.com
Simple Practice simplepractice.com
The Doula Network thedoulanetwork.com
Watch this helpful tutorial on how to bill MCPs using Office Ally