How to Use Your Central California Alliance for Health Insurance to Get a Doula—Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re pregnant and have Medi-Cal through Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), you may be eligible for free doula services—including prenatal visits, birth support, and postpartum care.
Many people in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Merced Counties aren’t aware that this benefit exists or how to access it. This guide walks you through the steps so you can connect with a credentialed Melancentric doula right away.
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Doula with Central California Alliance for Health
Step 1: Check Your Health Plan
If your insurance card says:
Central California Alliance for Health – Medi-Cal
and you live in Santa Cruz, Monterey, or Merced County, you may qualify for fully-covered doula support under California’s Medi-Cal program.
Step 2: What Doula Services Are Covered by CCAH?
Your CCAH Medi-Cal plan includes:
One initial visit.
Up to eight additional visits that may be provided in any combination of prenatal and postpartum visits.
Support during labor and delivery (including labor and delivery resulting in a stillbirth), abortion or miscarriage.
Up to two extended three-hour postpartum visits after the end of a pregnancy.
These services are fully covered—no fees, no co-pays, and no doctor referral is required.
Step 3: Choose a Credentialed Doula with CCAH
Melancentric is a credentialed doula provider with CCAH, supporting clients in:
Santa Cruz County
Monterey County
Merced County
You do not need to wait for a referral. You can contact us directly, and we’ll take care of verifying your benefits and walking you through the process.
Step 4: Schedule Your First Visit with Melancentric
To get started:
Email us at info.thefullspectrumdoula@gmail.com
We’ll confirm your eligibility, assign a trained doula, and schedule your first visit right away.
Step 5: Receive Holistic Support from Pregnancy to Postpartum
Our doulas are trained to:
Provide physical and emotional support
Help prepare you for labor and delivery
Assist in the hospital or birth center
Guide you through postpartum recovery and newborn care
Offer trauma-informed care when needed
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, Melancentric doulas are here to help you feel confident and supported.
