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Senate approves Medicaid coverage for doula services
Utah State Senate · January 30, 2024
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Summary
The Utah State Senate passed Senate Bill 85 to add Medicaid coverage for doula services, with supporters saying the change improves maternal and infant health and can reduce Medicaid spending by preventing premature births and cesarean deliveries.
Senator Escamilla presented Senate Bill 85, a measure to add Medicaid coverage for doula services, saying doulas provide “physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after labor and birth.” He told the Senate the policy would improve maternal and infant outcomes and reduce Medicaid costs by preventing…
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