Doula visit (prenatal or postpartum): Medicaid rates by state
11 states publish a Medicaid rate for doula visit (prenatal or postpartum), compared at the doula level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $100.00 in New Mexico.
- States
- 11
- Median per hour
- $66.48
- Highest
- $100.00New Mexico
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $25.00 | 15 min | $100.00 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MarylandAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.62 | 15 min | $66.48 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $16.28 | 15 min | $65.12 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $107.89 | — | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $100.00 | — | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | NevadaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $100.00 | — | — | 2023-10-01 | Official source |
| 9 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $84.37 | visit | — | 2024-03-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $50.00 | — | — | 2024-10-01 | Official source |
| 11 | IllinoisAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $15.00 | — | — | 2024-02-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for doula visit (prenatal or postpartum)?
New Mexico: $25.00 per 15 min ($100.00 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for doula visit (prenatal or postpartum)?
Across 11 states the median is $66.48 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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