New Mexico Doula Credentialing for Medicaid Reimbursement

New Mexico finalizes doula credentialing rule for Medicaid reimbursement

The New Mexico Department of Health adopted 7.30.16 NMAC, a new rule implementing the Doula Credentialing and Access Act. Published in the New Mexico Register on October 6, 2026, the rule creates a voluntary state credential that lets doulas enroll as Medicaid providers. It sets application and training requirements, establishes a Doula Credentialing Advisory Council, and creates a public online registry of credentialed doulas.