Our Programs
Check out our Professional Pathway!
This pathway includes:
Over 100 full and partial scholarships towards VA Medicaid-approved doula trainings
Specially curated training for active and experienced doulas
Support throughout initial training process for new doulas— including attaining certifying births, mentorship, and regional network support
Support throughout State Certification process, Medicaid provider enrollment and managed care organization contracting
Access to our referral system that matches Medicaid-approved doulas to Medicaid members via our community clinic partners (Coming soon!)
Paid opportunities to act as an on-site Community Liaison within partnered community clinics (Coming soon!)
Interim Medicaid reimbursement supplementation until permanent raise of reimbursement rate (Coming soon!)
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In the state of Virginia only State Certified doulas are eligible to reimbursed via Medicaid.
There are 4 main steps to Medicaid reimbursement for doulas in Virginia.
Train and certify via a VA Cert Board (aka Medicaid approved) approved training organization
Apply for State Certification
Enroll as a Medicaid provider
Contract with Medicaid MCO’s
The Community Doula Professional Pathway enrolls trainees into an approved VA Cert Board community doula training and will support them throughout the certification, Medicaid enrollment and MCO contracting process.
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To receive community based doula services the recipient must be enrolled as a Medicaid member. A community based doula meets with families during pregnancy and provides practices and education related to the birth and postpartum experience.
They connect a family to necessary resources, and act as an emotional support throughout the perinatal time. Community doulas coach the family and birthing person through labor, provide comfort measures, and help the birthing person navigate the medical setting.
After the birth they provide guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, and practices that encourage optimal postpartum healing.
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We partner with local organizations to counsel pregnant Medicaid members about doula services. Per request of the birthing person we connect members with State Certified community doulas. If you are a referring organization interested in partnership, please fill out our inquiry form.
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Professional enrichment opportunities for local birth workers that are members of NOVA CDP. More information coming soon!