How to Use Your Molina Insurance to Get a Doula—Step-by-Step Guide (San Diego)

Jun 7

If you have Medi-Cal through Molina Healthcare of California and you’re pregnant, you may be eligible for free doula support. That includes prenatal visits, labor support, and postpartum care—all at no cost to you.
But many people don’t know how to find a doula who’s approved or how to use this benefit. This guide makes it simple.

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Doula with Molina (San Diego)

Step 1: Make Sure You’re a Molina Medi-Cal Member

Check your insurance card or call Member Services to confirm your plan. You should see:

Molina Healthcare of California – Medi-Cal

If you’re in San Diego and have this plan, you are likely eligible for doula support.

Step 2: Know What Doula Services Are Covered by Molina

Molina covers a wide range of doula services through Medi-Cal, including:

One initial visit.
Up to eight more visits; these can be a combination of prenatal and postpartum visits.
Support during labor and delivery (including labor and delivery ending in a stillbirth), abortion, or miscarriage.
Up to 2 three-hour postpartum visits after the end of the pregnancy.

These services are covered 100% — you will not pay anything out of pocket.

Step 3: Choose a Doula Who’s Already Credentialed with Molina

Melancentric is an approved doula provider with Molina in San Diego County.

You can contact us directly — no doctor referral required.
We’ll check your eligibility and match you with a credentialed doula quickly.

Step 4: Schedule Your Free Consultation with Melancentric

Here’s how to get started:

Email us at info.thefullspectrumdoula@gmail.com
Or fill out our intake form here
We’ll walk you through the steps, schedule your visits, and provide support every step of the way.

Step 5: Let Your Doula Support You Through Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

Our doulas are trained in:

Hospital-based support
Prenatal education
Postpartum recovery
Medi-Cal navigation

We’re here to help you feel confident, informed, and never alone during this journey.

Need Help? We’re Here.

Melancentric is currently accepting Molina clients in San Diego County.
If you’re pregnant or postpartum and want support, we’re ready to help.

Email info.thefullspectrumdoula@gmail.com
Yes, it’s completely covered.

Nadja Jackson