Medicaid to cover doula care in Arkansas in September with rule’s passage

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Low-income expectant parents in Arkansas should be able to have their doula care covered by Medicaid starting Sept. 1, Elizabeth Pitman, director of the Division of Medical Services for Arkansas Medicaid, told lawmakers Thursday.

The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday approved the rules for Medicaid’s coverage of doulas, part of a 2025 law requiring the program and private insurance to cover such services for Arkansans. The council’s rules subcommittee gave …

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