San Francisco County
Doulas in San Francisco covered by your health plan
San Francisco families on San Francisco Health Plan, Kaiser in Northern California or Anthem Medi-Cal can get doula care through Orka Health, a doula provider group.
Good to know
- SFHP says doula care is free for its Medi-Cal members, with no referral needed, using a doula partnered with SFHP.
- San Francisco's Medi-Cal plan options listed by DHCS include SFHP, Anthem and Kaiser.
Doulas serving San Francisco
- Languages among doulas serving San Francisco, besides English: Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese and Tagalog.
- 38 of the 72 doulas serving San Francisco list abortion support, and 32 list loss support.
- From Orka's directory, Nov 2026. The list on this page is live.
Loading doulas…
What Medi-Cal doula care includes
- One initial visit
- Up to 8 prenatal or postpartum visits, in any mix
- Support during labor and birth
- Two extended postpartum visits of 3 hours each
- Abortion and loss support, including after a miscarriage or stillbirth
- Up to 9 additional postpartum visits, with an additional recommendation
Kaiser's list is similar. Kaiser Medi-Cal members also get the additional 9 postpartum visits.
Common questions
- How do I know a doula works with San Francisco Health Plan?
- Pick San Francisco Health Plan in the filter on this page's list or visit our SFHP page. Each doula there is contracted with the plan.
- Which health plans can I use with a doula in San Francisco?
- On this page: San Francisco Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Anthem Blue Cross. If yours isn't listed, the directory shows every plan we work with, and we can tell you where yours stands.
- What does doula care in San Francisco County cost?
- Medi-Cal members pay nothing. Most Kaiser members have no copay, and some Kaiser plan types do. Your doula or Orka can help you figure yours out.
Not sure where to start?
Talk with our team and we'll help you find a doula who fits.
Health plans
Sources
- DHCS: Medi-Cal managed care plans by county
- DHCS: Doula services frequently asked questions
- Kaiser Permanente: Doula services
- San Francisco Health Plan: Doula services
Coverage varies by plan, so confirm the details of yours with your plan.