How to Use Your IEHP Insurance to Get a Doula—Step-by-Step Guide (San Bernardino & Riverside)
If you’re pregnant and have Medi-Cal through Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), you may qualify for free doula support—including prenatal visits, labor and birth support, and postpartum care.
But most people don’t know how to find a doula who’s approved or how to start the process. This guide walks you through it, step by step.
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Doula with IEHP
Step 1: Confirm You Have IEHP Medi-Cal
Check your health insurance card. If it says:
IEHP – Inland Empire Health Plan – Medi-Cal
and you live in San Bernardino or Riverside County, doula support is likely covered for you.
Step 2: What Doula Services Does IEHP Cover?
IEHP covers:
One initial visit
Up to 8 additional visits that may be provided in a combination of prenatal and postpartum visits
Up to two extended 3-hour (each) postpartum visits within 12-months from the end of pregnancy
These services are covered 100% by IEHP—no out-of-pocket costs.
Step 3: Choose a Doula Who Is Approved by IEHP
Melancentric is a credentialed doula provider with IEHP in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
That means you can contact us directly—you do not need a doctor referral.
We’ll verify your insurance and schedule your first visit quickly.
Step 4: Book a Free Consultation with Melancentric
To get started:
Email us at info.thefullspectrumdoula@gmail.com
We’ll help you understand your benefits, walk you through the next steps, and match you with a doula who fits your needs.
Step 5: Start Getting Support Right Away
Melancentric doulas are trained in:
Labor support for hospitals or birth centers
Comfort and coping strategies
Emotional wellness during pregnancy and postpartum
Navigating Medi-Cal and accessing resources
We meet you where you are—physically, emotionally, and culturally.
Client Story
"I had IEHP but didn’t know doulas were covered until I found Melancentric. I was nervous about giving birth alone, and now I feel like I have someone in my corner."
— Second-time mom, San Bernardino
We’re Accepting New IEHP Clients Now
If you live in Riverside or San Bernardino County and have IEHP, you can get a doula at no cost to you.
Email infor.thefullspectrumdoula@gmail.com
Melancentric doulas are ready to support you—before, during, and after birth.
