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MaineLD 1523132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Resolve, to Develop MaineCare Coverage for Doula Services

Sponsored By: Deqa Dhalac (Democratic)

Became Law

MEDICAIDMEDICAID - MAINECARE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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MaineCare doula coverage planned for 2028

The law directs the Department to develop MaineCare coverage for doula services. Doula services are nonclinical support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period, including help with childbirth, infant feeding, and newborn care. The Department must start a formal rate-setting process by January 1, 2026. The plan is to start paying for doula care on January 1, 2028, but only if the Legislature provides funding. A statewide council, including practicing doulas, advises on service scope, credentials, workforce diversity, reimbursement, billing, and public outreach. The Department must report progress, timing, and budget needs to lawmakers by February 1, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Deqa Dhalac

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

  • Anne M. Carney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Flavia DeBrito

    Democratic • House

  • Holly Eaton

    Democratic • House

  • Julia McCabe

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel Zager

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 89

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

    6/5/2025Senate

  3. FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/4/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-443) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-443), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/3/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-443).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/3/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES in concurrence

    4/8/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2025House

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