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We’re committed to providing you with the best care before, during and after pregnancy. If you’d like additional support, doula services can help.
A doula is a non-medical professional who provides health education, advocacy, and physical, emotional and non-medical support for pregnant and postpartum women before, during and after childbirth, including support during miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion. Your doula can help you to have a healthy and supportive experience that meets your needs.
Covered doula services include:
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, services provided by contracted doulas are covered at no cost for CalPERS members who are pregnant or were pregnant within the last year. Services are not available for Medicare Advantage members.
Once you choose a participating doula, your coverage includes up to 11 doula visits plus support during labor and delivery or termination of pregnancy. Details as following:
All doula visits are limited to one per day, per member. One prenatal visit or one postpartum visit can be provided on the same day as labor and delivery, stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage support. Services can be virtual or in person in any setting including, but not limited to:
These services are not covered:
Please contact Customer Care by emailing customer.service@sharp.com or calling 1-855-995-5004 seven days a week, from 7 am to 8 pm.
Sharp offers prenatal and postpartum services, from prenatal classes and infant care to breastfeeding support and postpartum mental health support.
The changes you experience with pregnancy, delivery, an abortion or a miscarriage can cause feelings of sadness, loneliness and loss. You can get the support you need.
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