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Assessment of Doulas as a Licensed Profession in Vermont
The Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) is tasked with providing a preliminary assessment of Doulas becoming a licensed profession in Vermont. Per Act 97 (2024) the General Assembly has determined that the regulation of Doulas is necessary. OPR has been asked to determine the appropriate form of regulation for Doulas in Vermont consistent with the principles and standards set forth in 26 V.S.A. Chapter 57.
OPR's goal is to be informed of relevant issues, receptive to all views, and faithful to the analytical criteria set out in the statute. To best understand the process, participants are strongly encouraged to review the Chapter 57 criteria and standards.
Requests for Preliminary Assessment
- Act 97 – An Act Relating to Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services
- Access to Prenatal Services in Medicaid
- Brief – Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Payer Investment in Doula care
- Policy Brief – Getting Doulas Paid
- US Doula Programs and Their Outcomes
- What, When, How Long – Doula Time Use
Comments and Questions
We hope to hear from any person who has an interest or opinion regarding this question. Please email comments to sos.opr.comments@vermont.gov. Consider including your contact information in case we need to reach you for more information. Please be aware that submitted comments are a public record. The public comment period will close on November 12, 2024
To comment by post, please direct mail to:
Doulas as a VT Licensed Profession
Vermont Office of the Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Public Hearings
OPR will hold two (2) public meetings to invite comment from the public and stakeholders. Public hearings will be held in the OPR Board Room at 89 Main Street, 3rd floor, Montpelier, VT 05620 and available by joining the Teams links below.
Monday, October 28, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Dial in by phone: +1 802-828-7667,,522541891#
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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