TX HB5583

Requires Texas Medicaid to provide reimbursement for doula services provided to Medicaid recipients, in addition to existing case management service reimbursements

Defines "doula" as a nonmedical birthing professional and "doula services" as nonmedical childbirth education, coaching, and support including emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period

Mandates the Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner to seek a federal state Medicaid plan amendment by October 1, 2026 to implement the doula reimbursement requirement

Requires stakeholder consultation in developing the Medicaid plan amendment, including input from Medicaid recipients, doulas, physicians, nurses, and health care facilities

Takes effect September 1, 2025, with implementation potentially delayed if a federal waiver is required