Doula's and Insurance

Re: Doula's and Insurance

• erineliz0406 member

  February 2015

  I've used a doula twice and paid cash. I've never heard of insurance covering one. If finances are an issue, you can hire a student doula for free (or almost free) or most doula's work on a sliding scale based on your income. Good luck! Using a doula is a VERY smart move. 

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• ark83 member

  February 2015

  Doulas are cash only here. Insurance wouldn't cover a cent because a doula isn't a medical provider.

  

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• skhchich member

  February 2015

  Doulas are sometimes able to be covered (or reimbursed ) by insurance. You need to talk to your insurance company and ask doulas you interview about their experience with this. It's certainly not unheard of.

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• see8e member

  February 2015

  Mine wasn't covered but she was so worth every out-of-pocket penny! We paid $500 and I had 8 hrs labor, 1 hr pushing, no pain meds or IV (FTM).

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• ChristyM87 member

  February 2015

  erineliz0406 said:

  I've used a doula twice and paid cash. I've never heard of insurance covering one. If finances are an issue, you can hire a student doula for free (or almost free) or most doula's work on a sliding scale based on your income. Good luck! Using a doula is a VERY smart move. 

  I wouldn't assume that you will be able to find a free doula. I do believe that if you have a flexible spending account you can use those pre tax dollars to pay for the doula

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• npierce19 member

  February 2015

  My insurance does not cover doula service because they are not considered medically necessary.  The cost through the service I am using is between $400 and $1,500 depending on the experience of the doula, and the level of service she is providing.  Just for labor, labor & postpartum, overnight etc...

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