Doulas use Loula to make working with insurance easy.

Starting with helping California doulas accept Medi-Cal, we handle everything from credentialing to claim submission to payment so you can focus on delivering the best care to your clients.

How it works.

1. Apply

Chat with our team to see if working with Loula is the right fit for you.

2. Onboard

Fill out an online form with some basic information to help us get you set up on the Loula platform.

3. Practice

You can begin taking insurance clients using Loula within 8 to 12 weeks.

Build a thriving practice while providing quality birth support.

With Loula, doulas can rest assured knowing they will receive biweekly payments for their services, providing financial stability and peace of mind.

Save money and time on insurance billing work.

Loula handles eligibility checks, claim submission, and payment collection, making the process seamless for doulas.

Work with Medicaid clients without the stress of navigating insurance.


Loula helps doulas get credentialed and contracted with the top plans in their area. Doulas submit one form and Loula takes care of the rest.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Yes! Loula is in the process of acquiring new contracts with Managed Care Plans in California and we are accepting new Medi-Cal approved doulas to join our network. If you’re interested in joining, fill out the form below to get in touch with us.

  • Yes! All doulas that work with us will be 1099 contractors of Loula. This means we will provide the insurance admin services, but you can run your practice as you see fit. The only requirement is that your work with Medicaid/Medi-Cal clients follows your state’s Medicaid doula guidelines.

  • Right now, Loula is only available in California. However, we are working to launch in other states that cover doula services in their Medicaid benefits as quickly as we can. Please feel free to get in touch even if you’re not located in California! We will keep you updated about when we launch in your state.

Get in touch.