Vol. 2026 · Bill Detail · Special Edition
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An act relating to certification of community-based perinatal doulas and Medicaid coverage for doula services
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This bill establishes a certification process for community-based perinatal doulas in Vermont, overseen by the Office of Professional Regulation. It also requires the state's Medicaid program to cover doula services for pregnant individuals, starting in July 2026 or upon federal approval of a state plan amendment. This aims to make doula support more accessible to those covered by Medicaid.
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