THW Doula Pathway

 

How we got here:

Did you know that Oregon became the first state to add birth doula services as a Medicaid covered benefit? 

Learn more about the history here: 

Become a THW Doula: 

Visit the Oregon Health Authority Website for updated information on:

  • How to Become a Traditional Health Worker

  • Obtain a list of OHA-approved Doula Trainings

  • THW Application Portal  

Become a Medicaid Provider:

Once you become a THW Doula, you will need to apply to become an Oregon Medicaid Provider

  • Get you NPI here

  • Find the applications here to apply as a: 

    • Doula Organization

    • Non-payable Doula (working within a hub/agency)

    • Payable Doula

 To Recertify: 

Recertification occurs every three years.  You will need to submit an application and present 20 hours of continuing education. 

If it has been more than six months since your recertification has lapsed, you will need to take a competency test. 

Stay tuned for the comprehensive Oregon Doula Toolkit that will be launched in 2027!