(a) As used in this section, “doula services” means services provided by a trained doula and designed to provide physical, emotional, and educational support to pregnant and birthing persons before, during, and after childbirth. “Doula services” include the following:
(1) Support and assistance during labor and childbirth.
(2) Prenatal and postpartum support and education.
(3) Breastfeeding assistance and lactation support.
(4) Parenting education.
(5) Support for a birthing person following loss of pregnancy.
(b) By November 1, 2022, the Division of Medicaid and Medical assistance shall present the General Assembly with a plan for coverage of doula services, including a draft state plan amendment or waiver, as appropriate.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 5. STATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CODE
§ 503. Eligibility for assistance; amount; method of payment.
§ 504. Assignment and collection of support payments; powers and duties of Family Court.
§ 505. Categories of assistance.
§ 506. Duplication of assistance.
§ 507. Temporary assistance to nonresidents.
§ 508. Application for assistance.
§ 509. Continuing eligibility.
§ 510. Recipients to report acquisition of resources.
§ 511. Responsibility of relatives.
§ 513. Assistance not assignable; exception.
§ 515. Effect of change of laws or allowances.
§ 517. Hospital and medical treatment for recipients of aid under this chapter.
§ 519. Payment of assistance grants by the Department of Welfare.
§ 521. Emergency and disaster assistance.
§ 522. Medical care; subrogation.
§ 523. Education and training for recipients of aid under § 505(1) of this title.
§ 524. Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
§ 528. Coverage for epinephrine autoinjectors.
§ 529. Coverage for insulin pumps.
§ 530. Coverage for doula services.
§ 531. Annual behavioral health well check [Effective Jan. 1, 2024].