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AR HB1252
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Department of Health will certify community-based doulas who are 18+ years old, hold certification from a designated doula organization or the Doula Alliance of Arkansas, and pay a $50 application fee
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Certification is valid for 2 years and requires 10 hours of professional development for renewal
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Certified doulas are limited to nonclinical services: childbirth education, healthcare navigation, patient advocacy, connecting pregnant women with community resources, and providing emotional/physical support during labor and the prenatal/postpartum periods
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Certified doulas must receive compensation from both Arkansas Medicaid and private health benefit plans for covered services
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Department of Human Services must establish Medicaid reimbursement rules by December 31, 2025, and the Department of Health will maintain a public registry of certified doulas
Legislative Description
To Establish The Certified Community-based Doula Certification Act; And To Certify Birth And Postpartum Doulas In This State To Improve Maternal And Infant Outcomes.
Last Action
Notification that HB1252 is now Act 965
4/21/2025