All Kansas Medicaid insurance plans cover birth doula support! If you are pregnant and enrolled in KanCare, you can get free pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support from Gentle Heart Doula Care and others.
Which Medicaid plans cover doula services in Kansas?
All KanCare insurance plans cover doula services. As of 2025, this includes Sunflower, United Healthcare, and Healthy Blue insurances under Kansas Medicaid.
What doula services does Medicaid cover?
Medicaid will pay your doula for:
- up to 7 hours of prenatal visits
- birth attendance (for c-sections or vaginal births!)
- up to 6.25 hours of postpartum support
How to find a doula near me who takes Medicaid?
For a complete list of doulas covered under your insurance, contact your Medicaid case manager.
Gentle Heart Doula Care accepts a limited number of Medicaid clients each month, so if you’re considering a birth doula for your upcoming labor be sure to reach out today!
Gentle Heart Doula Care accepts Medicaid!
Schedule your free meet & greet to get started today!
What do I have to do if I’m using Medicaid to pay for my doula?
When you use your Medicaid insurance to pay for your doula, not a single penny will leave your wallet. The only thing you have to do is get this referral form completed by a medical professional and returned to your doula before services.
Who can complete this referral form for me?
Any licensed medical professional with a NPI can complete this referral form. For example, this could be your OB or primary care doctor.
How do I get this referral form completed?
- Print the form here & bring it with you to your next OB appointment
- Text or email this link to your OB, and have them send it to you or your doula once complete
What should they put in the “reason for referral”?
The reason for referral can be as simple as “patient is pregnant and requesting a doula”
Note: It does not mean that your provider is stating a doula is medically necessary. This can be a common area of confusion.
Take the next step today!
Medicaid coverage for doulas in Kansas means that compassionate, expert birth support is now more accessible than ever. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or hoping for a more supported birth experience this time, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Schedule a free meet & greet to learn how we can work together through your Medicaid plan.