Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan doulas
Orka Health is a doula provider group in network with Santa Clara Family Health Plan, a Medi-Cal plan for Santa Clara County families in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto and nearby.
Good to know
- SCFHP Medi-Cal covers doula services for members who are pregnant or were pregnant in the past year.
- You don't need prior authorization from your doctor.
- SCFHP Medi-Cal Customer Service: 1-800-260-2055 (TTY 711), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Doulas who take Santa Clara Family Health Plan
- Languages among doulas on Santa Clara Family Health Plan, besides English: Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, French and Persian.
- 55 of the 110 doulas on Santa Clara Family Health Plan list abortion support, and 46 list loss support.
- From Orka's directory, Nov 2026. The list on this page is live.
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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
Common questions
- Do I need approval from my doctor first?
- No. SCFHP says no prior authorization from your doctor is needed.
- Is this SCFHP's Covered California plan too?
- No. Orka's doulas work with SCFHP's Medi-Cal plan. If you have another SCFHP plan, ask its Customer Service what it includes.
Not sure where to start?
Talk with our team and we'll help you find a doula who fits.
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Coverage varies by plan, so confirm the details of yours with your plan.