.04 Covered Services.

A. Effective January 1, 2022, the Program covers doula services as defined in Regulation .01 of this chapter when the services:

(1) Are medically necessary;

(2) Are rendered during a birthing parent’s prenatal period, labor and delivery, and postpartum period; and

(3) If rendered via telehealth, comply with the requirements established in COMAR 10.09.49 and any other subregulatory guidance.

B. The Program shall cover up to:

(1) Eight prenatal or postpartum visits; and

(2) One labor and delivery service.