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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 30, 2026

To Health Services (H)

Introduced January 22, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB471

AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage for doula services.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to require the Department for Medicaid Services and any managed care organization with whom the department contracts for the delivery of Medicaid services to provide coverage for doula services; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Doula Advisory Council, council membership, and council duties; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes to the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).

Reproductive Issues Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees Medicaid State Agencies Women

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This bill would require Kentucky's Medicaid program and its contracted managed care organizations to cover doula services, which are support services provided by trained companions during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It would also create a Doula Advisory Council to guide how these services are implemented. The goal is to expand access to this type of care for Kentuckians who rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. Who it may affect: Medicaid recipients who are pregnant or postpartum, and doulas who may seek reimbursement through the Medicaid program.

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