Everything You Need to Know About USING Insurance FOR A Doula Benefit
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula Support
Where do I start?
nsurance coverage for doula services through NOVA Birth Partners usually includes:
Prenatal Support: Multiple Birth Planning, Prenatal visits (a minimum of 2) and support with one of our certified, qualified, experienced doulas during pregnancy, birth and postpartum to prepare for the best birth, discuss your birth preferences and desires, and provide nonjudgmental, emotional and physical support.
Labor and Birth Delivery Support: Continuous support during labor and even after, assisting with gaining the most meaningful physiologic birth experience. We provide in-depth education and knowledgable hands-on support in comfort measures while facilitating a calm, focused journey.
Postpartum Support: Check-in support immediately after birth and even at home. Our goal is to ease your transition into parenting. Our packages facilitate newborn care and breastfeeding support, as desired.
Our Packages are focused on providing experienced, knowledgable support through evidence-anchored modalities and tools now proven to better your experience after many clients served. To date, we have one of the best vaginal birth rates for our clients.
Understanding Doula Services Using an Employer Benefit & Insurance
We are here to help! We have a coalition of certified birth & postpartum providers at your fingertips. Here at NOVA Birth Partners, we know that doulas are essential support people during and after childbirth. When clients reach out to us for assistance, we are realizing that many have never heard of an Insurance Employer Benefit. They do not know or expect to receive reimbursement support through an employer or that much needed doula services can be covered or reimbursed by insurance. We have had many families receive reimbursement from insurance or employer benefit programs for services to date. Insurance or employer benefit programs can reimburse both the birth and postpartum doula services we provide. Our Certified Doulas help families all over the country. We can help you receive the nighttime or daytime postpartum doula care your family needs most wherever you live. We have several doulas that have offered services covered by programs such as Carrot® . *NOVA Birth Partners has no implied affiliation with Carrot®
Insurances and Employers that offer a Fertility Benefit are going above and beyond to recognize the overwhelming importance that quality doula services can provide. They not only understand the importance and benefits of exceptional doula support, they have made it possible for many families that otherwise could not afford the help to now receive it. We are committed to being a part of the change for increasing accessibility to these services. See the NOVA Birth Partners difference in care when choosing who to serve your family.
How To Take Advantage of Insurance or Employer Benefit Programs:
Benefits & Maternity Coverage
Eligibility for Certified and Insurance-approved doula services requires the family to use a doula with possibly some of the following qualifications in order to be approved for consideration for reimbursement. To be eligible for doula reimbursement through most insurance companies and employer benefit programs, you must have an active policy and you must use an approved, certified doula that meets specified qualifications.
CERTIFICATION
Doulas need to hold a current and valid certificate. Some commonly used certification programs include (but are not limited to):
BirthWorks International, CAPPA: Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, ToLabor, DONA International or ICEA: International Childbirth Education Association
If you qualify to receive an insurance or employer-covered benefit, it is best to contact your employer to find out what your reimbursement employee benefit specifics are in detail. Actual benefits vary from employer to employer. Every employer can pick and choose their desired health plan and related benefits for their staff. Certified Doula coverage by may include 6 weeks of daytime and overnight doula care from birth, in addition to prenatal and birth support, but it does vary from company to company, business to business. We have some insurance companies that have reimbursed for postpartum support within the first calendar year.
Depending on your employer’s plan you will either need to request a “superbill” or itemized receipt approved, certified doula that includes a detailed payment invoice showing the price and services included. You would then submit this to for reimbursement. Other plans include a “Carrot Card®”, commonly used like an Health Savings Account (HSA) or Federal Savings Account (FSA) card that you can use to pay for your certified doula services directly. You will likely still need to seek approval following whatever guidelines are provided by the vendor specifically.
Once you have verified the details, you can easily sign up to receive certified birth or postpartum doula support through NOVA Birth Partners below.
1. SIGN UP WITH NOVA BIRTH PARTNERS
Tell us you are interested in receiving certified-only birth doula support or postpartum doula support here.
Signing up with us is the first step to securing a reservation to receive qualified birth and postpartum doula services specific to your family's needs.
2. PAY FOR DOULA SERVICES
Once we receive your form, we will contact you to confirm. We will pair you with certified birth and postpartum doulas to interview that are available for your requested time. Once you have selected your preferred doula team member, the next step is to complete payment to reserve the services. Upon payment, we provide you with all of the necessary documents and forms required for reimbursement. We will complete all necessary documents and provide you with an itemized invoice stating what you are requesting as far as services.
3. GET REIMBURSEMENT FROM YOUR INSURANCE, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA), OR EMPLOYER BENEFITS COMPANY
After paying for certified birth and postpartum doula services, the final step is to start the reimbursement process with your insurance or employer benefit plan as provided to you through your employer. Simply submit the details of your payment, any required forms, and your doula's credentials (should they request it) , along with the itemized invoice NOVA Birth Partners will provide you.
We have an in-house, streamlined process for handling insurance and employee benefit reimbursements, to help you receive reimbursement without any avoidable complications.
HOW DO I FIND BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULAS ACCEPTING INSURANCE OR MY EMPLOYER BENEFIT?
You will need a certified doula that meets the qualifications set forth and is approved or willing to be approved based on their requirements. To date, we have worked with over a hundred families directly to receive HSA reimbursement, Federal Savings Account (FSA) reimbursement, as well as reimbursement for commercial insurances and other employer benefit programs. Families are encouraged to check with the their employer directly to see what beenfits may be available to them. For example, many of the doulas on the NOVA Birth Partners team have previously worked with families who have been successfully reimbursed through companies such as Carrot®.
HOW CAN I HIRE A NOVA BIRTH PARTNERS CARROT APPROVED CERTIFIED BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA?
First, complete our inquiry form. It is not a contract without payment. From there, we will match you with qualified, certified doulas who closely meet your criteria. We personally have worked with many families before and exceed the criteria for approval for most insurance and employer benefit companies. Remember, with us, you interview and choose the perfect doula for your family.
Questions? We are happy to help. Please reach out and we can discuss more.
Prenatal Support: Multiple Birth Planning, Prenatal visits (a minimum of 2) and support with one of our certified, qualified, experienced doulas during pregnancy, birth and postpartum to prepare for the best birth, discuss your birth preferences and desires, and provide nonjudgmental, emotional and physical support.
Labor and Birth Delivery Support: Continuous support during labor and even after, assisting with gaining the most meaningful physiologic birth experience. We provide in-depth education and knowledgable hands-on support in comfort measures while facilitating a calm, focused journey.
Postpartum Support: Check-in support immediately after birth and even at home. Our goal is to ease your transition into parenting. Our packages facilitate newborn care and breastfeeding support, as desired.
Our Packages are focused on providing experienced, knowledgable support through evidence-anchored modalities and tools now proven to better your experience after many clients served. To date, we have one of the best vaginal birth rates for our clients.
Understanding Doula Services Using an Employer Benefit & Insurance
We are here to help! We have a coalition of certified birth & postpartum providers at your fingertips. Here at NOVA Birth Partners, we know that doulas are essential support people during and after childbirth. When clients reach out to us for assistance, we are realizing that many have never heard of an Insurance Employer Benefit. They do not know or expect to receive reimbursement support through an employer or that much needed doula services can be covered or reimbursed by insurance. We have had many families receive reimbursement from insurance or employer benefit programs for services to date. Insurance or employer benefit programs can reimburse both the birth and postpartum doula services we provide. Our Certified Doulas help families all over the country. We can help you receive the nighttime or daytime postpartum doula care your family needs most wherever you live. We have several doulas that have offered services covered by programs such as Carrot® . *NOVA Birth Partners has no implied affiliation with Carrot®
Insurances and Employers that offer a Fertility Benefit are going above and beyond to recognize the overwhelming importance that quality doula services can provide. They not only understand the importance and benefits of exceptional doula support, they have made it possible for many families that otherwise could not afford the help to now receive it. We are committed to being a part of the change for increasing accessibility to these services. See the NOVA Birth Partners difference in care when choosing who to serve your family.
How To Take Advantage of Insurance or Employer Benefit Programs:
Benefits & Maternity Coverage
Eligibility for Certified and Insurance-approved doula services requires the family to use a doula with possibly some of the following qualifications in order to be approved for consideration for reimbursement. To be eligible for doula reimbursement through most insurance companies and employer benefit programs, you must have an active policy and you must use an approved, certified doula that meets specified qualifications.
CERTIFICATION
Doulas need to hold a current and valid certificate. Some commonly used certification programs include (but are not limited to):
BirthWorks International, CAPPA: Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, ToLabor, DONA International or ICEA: International Childbirth Education Association
If you qualify to receive an insurance or employer-covered benefit, it is best to contact your employer to find out what your reimbursement employee benefit specifics are in detail. Actual benefits vary from employer to employer. Every employer can pick and choose their desired health plan and related benefits for their staff. Certified Doula coverage by may include 6 weeks of daytime and overnight doula care from birth, in addition to prenatal and birth support, but it does vary from company to company, business to business. We have some insurance companies that have reimbursed for postpartum support within the first calendar year.
Depending on your employer’s plan you will either need to request a “superbill” or itemized receipt approved, certified doula that includes a detailed payment invoice showing the price and services included. You would then submit this to for reimbursement. Other plans include a “Carrot Card®”, commonly used like an Health Savings Account (HSA) or Federal Savings Account (FSA) card that you can use to pay for your certified doula services directly. You will likely still need to seek approval following whatever guidelines are provided by the vendor specifically.
Once you have verified the details, you can easily sign up to receive certified birth or postpartum doula support through NOVA Birth Partners below.
1. SIGN UP WITH NOVA BIRTH PARTNERS
Tell us you are interested in receiving certified-only birth doula support or postpartum doula support here.
Signing up with us is the first step to securing a reservation to receive qualified birth and postpartum doula services specific to your family's needs.
2. PAY FOR DOULA SERVICES
Once we receive your form, we will contact you to confirm. We will pair you with certified birth and postpartum doulas to interview that are available for your requested time. Once you have selected your preferred doula team member, the next step is to complete payment to reserve the services. Upon payment, we provide you with all of the necessary documents and forms required for reimbursement. We will complete all necessary documents and provide you with an itemized invoice stating what you are requesting as far as services.
3. GET REIMBURSEMENT FROM YOUR INSURANCE, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA), OR EMPLOYER BENEFITS COMPANY
After paying for certified birth and postpartum doula services, the final step is to start the reimbursement process with your insurance or employer benefit plan as provided to you through your employer. Simply submit the details of your payment, any required forms, and your doula's credentials (should they request it) , along with the itemized invoice NOVA Birth Partners will provide you.
We have an in-house, streamlined process for handling insurance and employee benefit reimbursements, to help you receive reimbursement without any avoidable complications.
HOW DO I FIND BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULAS ACCEPTING INSURANCE OR MY EMPLOYER BENEFIT?
You will need a certified doula that meets the qualifications set forth and is approved or willing to be approved based on their requirements. To date, we have worked with over a hundred families directly to receive HSA reimbursement, Federal Savings Account (FSA) reimbursement, as well as reimbursement for commercial insurances and other employer benefit programs. Families are encouraged to check with the their employer directly to see what beenfits may be available to them. For example, many of the doulas on the NOVA Birth Partners team have previously worked with families who have been successfully reimbursed through companies such as Carrot®.
HOW CAN I HIRE A NOVA BIRTH PARTNERS CARROT APPROVED CERTIFIED BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA?
First, complete our inquiry form. It is not a contract without payment. From there, we will match you with qualified, certified doulas who closely meet your criteria. We personally have worked with many families before and exceed the criteria for approval for most insurance and employer benefit companies. Remember, with us, you interview and choose the perfect doula for your family.
Questions? We are happy to help. Please reach out and we can discuss more.
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NOVA Birth Partners, LLC serves all birth centers and home births in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC in addition to the following hospitals: INOVA Fairfax, INOVA Fair Oaks, INOVA Loudoun, INOVA Alexandria, Reston Hospital, Stone Springs Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, Sibley Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, George Washington University Hospital, Winchester Hospital, Prince William Hospital, Shady Grove, Holy Cross, Sentara Hospital, and more! Serving Maryland as far as Frederick County, Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Montgomery County, Maryland.
Serving all clients in Washington, DC, Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, Howard County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Washington DC suburbs including: Southern Maryland, Accokeek, Waldorf, Suitland. Also serving Northern Virginia including: Prince William County, and more. Other areas served include: Fairfax, Arlington, Sterling, Herndon, Herndon, Ashburn, Leesburg, Winchester, Burke, Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket, South Riding, Chantilly, Centreville, Falls Church, Tysons Corner, Mclean, Alexandria, Woodbridge, Fredericksburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Great Falls, Potomac, Vienna, Alexandria and more!
NOVA Birth Partners, LLC is a birth & postpartum support professional practice composed of a dream team of providers: Birth Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists, Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Birth Photographers, Placenta Encapsulators, Babysitters, Nannies, Childbirth Educators, Massage Therapists, and Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Experts.
NOVA BIRTH PARTNERS has Certified, Carrot Fertility Approved Doulas.
NOVA BIRTH PARTNERS has Certified, Carrot Fertility Approved Doulas.