New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9868: Establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9868 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HEALTH