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HB1264 • 2025

Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide

Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide

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Sponsor
Bazemore, Debra
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is unknown until funds are appropriated by the legislature.

Medicaid Pilot Program for Doula Care

This bill creates a temporary test program to cover doula care costs under the Medicaid program for pregnant recipients.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates a pilot program to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients.
  • Provides rules for reimbursement and qualifications that doulas must meet.
  • Requires officials to submit a report on the program.
  • Sets an end date for the pilot project with automatic repeal if not extended.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Pregnant people who are enrolled in Medicaid.
  • Doulas providing care under this new program.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only takes effect if funds are appropriated by the state legislature.
  • Specific details about payment amounts, start dates, and duration of the pilot are not included in the provided text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Medical assistance; pilot program to provide coverage under Medicaid program for doula care for pregnant Medicaid recipients; provide