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Montana's plan to reimburse doulas through Medicaid has been halted due to a budget shortfall. This decision impacts support for new and expectant parents in the state. Similar services across the country are also at risk as states prepare for potential federal cuts.
- ▪Montana was set to start reimbursing doulas through Medicaid this year.
- ▪State officials halted the plan amid a budget shortfall.
- ▪Other optional Medicaid services are at risk nationwide due to potential federal cuts.
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This Northern Cheyenne Doula Was About To Start Getting Paid — Then Medicaid Cuts Hit Montana was on track to start reimbursing doulas, who support new and expectant parents, through Medicaid this year. But state officials halted that plan amid a budget shortfall. Other such services deemed optional under Medicaid are at risk nationwide as states brace for federal cuts. By Katheryn Houghton April 7, 2026
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