For Doulas

Are you interested in being listed on the MDHHS Doula Registry?  

• The MDHHS Doula Registry is a platform for families to find doulas in their area. By completing the MDHHS Doula Registry Application, doulas can have their information publicly available at no cost.  

Are you interested in becoming a Medicaid-enrolled provider of doula care?  

• Medicaid-enrolled doula care providers can serve Medicaid-eligible pregnant and postpartum people (reimbursement schedule).
• Becoming a Medicaid provider is an opportunity to serve families who may otherwise not have access to doula care.
• The process involves completing several applications, providing documentation and getting familiar with multiple platforms.
  • Important information for new doulas:
    • Business of Being a Doula
    • Medicaid Enrollment & Reimbursement 
    • The Pillars of Sustainable Birthwork: Networks, Systems and Self-Care For Medicaid Doulas 

Do you want to be a Medicaid-provider and are feeling overwhelmed?

• The Doula Initiative website resources that may help you get through the first five steps:
• Doula Specialty - Medicaid Provider Enrollment
  • Step-by-step presentation for doula providers includes enrollment in CHAMPS, registering in SIGMA and adding Doula Specialty. 
  • Instructions on how to complete the Individual/Sole provider enrollment and how to associate with a doula group or Medicaid-enrolled organization. 
• Doula 101 - Medicaid Presentation 
  • Basics of becoming a Medicaid provider including verifying beneficiary eligibility, submitting fee-for-service claims and other provider resources.  
• Doula Provider FAQ Guidance 
  • Responses to commonly asked questions from the Michigan doula network.  

Are you looking for trainings about doula practice or other doula related topics?  

• The Continuing Education section has a variety of trainings on topics requested by doulas in Michigan offered by experts across Michigan.
  • Two exciting new offerings include:
    • Practical Series for New Doulas
      • Business of Being a Doula
      • Medicaid Enrollment & Reimbursement
      • The Pillars of Sustainable Birthwork: Networks, Systems, and Self-Care For Medicaid Doulas
    • Deep Dive Content Series
      • Launching Your Doula Business Step-by-Step
      • Nurturing the Nurturers Workshop 

Please contact the MDHHS Doula Initiative with questions, concerns, inquiries or to request a grievance form at MDHHS-MIDoula@michigan.gov.

If you would like to receive monthly updates about doula related content from the MDHHS Doula Initiative, consider completing the MDHHS Doula Update Subscription. Please enter your email and select “MI Doula Initiative”.