ppd insurance coverage

[abinitio]

My post partum client is asking about insurance coverage. Is there such coverage for post partum services? If so can you tell me what the code is so I can pass the info on?

Thanks,

Gina
Doula-in-training CAPPA Canada

[Amydoula]

I have not had an insurance company as of yet cover my services, b/c I am certified they can use it as pre-tax spending through their employer and as tax write offs....oh you're in Canada. I'm not sure what the deal is up there. SOrry!

[Jadethedoula]

I'm glad you brought this up. I do not carry doula insurance because I feel that it is pretty unlikely I would be sued as the doula, so I just choose not to spend the money on it.
But recently I started thinking that I would like to carry it for postpartum work, as I think the liability risk is greater since I am doing newborn care.
I am interested if anyone else carries it...

[AussieDoula]

I initially thought you were asking about mamas being reimbursed for using your postpartum services, but wanted to make sure first: are you wanting to know about that or are you looking for companies that will offer Postpartum Doula insurance coverage?

If you're looking for reimbursement/filing codes, according to the GentleBirth website, they are as follows:

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Postpartum Doula Reimbursement 59410 Vaginal Delivery Only (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps) including postpartum care 59425 4-6 prenatal visits 59426 > 7 prenatal visits 59430 Postpartum Care only (separate procedure) 59515 Cesarean delivery only including postpartum care

I'm not sure if/how they differ for Canadian coverage, or when these codes were last updated.

[Amydoula]

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Originally Posted by Jadethedoula I'm glad you brought this up. I do not carry doula insurance because I feel that it is pretty unlikely I would be sued as the doula, so I just choose not to spend the money on it. But recently I started thinking that I would like to carry it for postpartum work, as I think the liability risk is greater since I am doing newborn care. I am interested if anyone else carries it...

I think the OP is talking about her clients getting reimbursed by THEIR insurance company for her services, I think you are talking about liability insurance for yourself. I carry it and it is CM&F Group. www.cmfgroup.com