Using Kaiser Permanente with Cooings
Kaiser Permanente members can access postpartum doula care through their health plan. Learn how to get covered.
Kaiser Permanente recognizes the value of doula support for maternal health outcomes. As a Kaiser-compatible provider, Cooings helps you navigate your coverage options so you can focus on recovery and bonding with your newborn.
Reimbursement process.
Follow these simple steps to use your benefit with Cooings.
Verify Kaiser Coverage
Contact Kaiser Member Services or check your plan documents to confirm postpartum doula care is included in your benefits.
Get Referral
Request a referral from your OB-GYN or midwife for postpartum doula services. This is required for most Kaiser plans.
Choose Cooings Doula
Work with our team to select a certified doula matched to your language, cultural preferences, and care needs.
Complete Service
Receive compassionate postpartum care in your home. Your doula will document all services for insurance purposes.
Submit Claims
We provide all necessary documentation including superbills and service records for your Kaiser reimbursement claim.
What success actually
looks like.
Kaiser members working with Cooings have successfully used their insurance to offset the cost of postpartum care.
Up to 80% coverage on eligible postpartum doula services
How you’ll pay.
Direct Billing
For eligible plans, Cooings can bill Kaiser directly for covered postpartum doula services, minimizing your out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Network Reimbursement
If Cooings is out-of-network for your plan, we provide superbills and documentation to help you get reimbursed at your plan's out-of-network rate.
“The doula we connected with through Cooings was incredible. She understood our needs, respected our family’s culture, and provided amazing lactation support. I never felt alone in my postpartum journey.”
Check your eligibility.
Two minutes. No obligation. We’ll verify your insurance coverage coverage and walk you through next steps.
Up to 80% coverage on eligible postpartum doula services
We handle all the paperwork — you just focus on your recovery.
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Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about using your Insurance Coverage benefit with Cooings.
Kaiser plans do not include doula care as a standard in-network benefit, but many California members qualify for out-of-network reimbursement through plan riders or supplemental coverage. Cooings verifies your specific plan — Northern or Southern California region, tier, and out-of-network rules — and handles the superbill so reimbursement is as close to automatic as possible. Check eligibility below or call (949) 889-6999.
Let’s begin your care plan.
Tell us about your family, your due date, and your insurance — we’ll match you with a certified postpartum doula within 24 hours.