Relating to perinatal services; and declaring an emergency.

Summary

The bill adds birth and postpartum doulas to the definition of traditional health workers and requires the Oregon Health Authority to adopt qualification criteria for them by Jan. 1, 2028. It obligates Medicaid‑eligible individuals to receive at least 12 doula visits or 24 hours of support without a referral, and directs coordinated care organizations to publicize how to access these services. The law also mandates periodic review of reimbursement rates for doulas, lactation counselors and lactation educators.

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