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Loula Doula Platform (California Network) is a purpose-built, HIPAA-compliant platform designed for doulas and birth professionals. It focuses on reducing administrative busywork so you can concentrate on client care. Loula offers credentialing, contract integration with health plans, automated billing support, and a streamlined onboarding process to help you grow your practice within California and beyond. The platform emphasizes contractor independence while providing centralized admin services to simplify payer interactions and reimbursements.

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How Loula Works

1. Apply — Chat with the Loula team to determine fit and next steps.
2. Onboard — Complete a quick online onboarding form (about 15 minutes) to set up your Loula profile on the platform.
3. Practice — Start taking insured clients through Loula within 6–12 weeks as contracts and enrollments finalize.

Who can join

• Open to doulas across California. Right now, Loula operates in California with plans to expand to other states that cover doula services in Medicaid benefits.
• Doulas work as 1099 contractors; Loula provides the insurance admin services while you run your practice.

What Loula Handles

• Credentialing with multiple health plans quickly (HIPAA-compliant processes).
• Full billing and remittance management, so you don’t deal with CMS-1500s or remittance letters manually.
• Direct payments deposited biweekly for eligible visits that meet Loula guidelines.

Availability & Growth

• Loula is actively acquiring new contracts with Managed Care Plans in California and is accepting new Medi-Cal approved doulas to join the network. Even if you’re not in California yet, you can express interest to stay updated on expansion.

Safety & Compliance

• HIPAA-compliant platform with standards designed to protect client data and billing information.
• Doulas must adhere to state Medicaid/Medi-Cal guidelines when serving Medicaid/Medicare clients.

How to Get Started

• Fill out the sign-up form to start the process and schedule a 20-minute introductory chat.
• If accepted, complete onboarding and begin seeing insured clients through Loula within 6–12 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions (summary)

• Has Loula launched? Yes, with ongoing contract acquisitions in California; new Medi-Cal approved doulas are being welcomed.
• Do I own my business if I join? Yes. You remain a 1099 contractor and can run your practice as you see fit; Loula handles insurance admin.
• Where is Loula available? Currently California; expansion to other states is planned.

Core Features

• HIPAA-compliant platform for doula services and billing
• Credentialing with multiple health plans in one form submission
• End-to-end insurance billing and remittance management
• Biweekly payments for submitted visits that meet guidelines
• Quick onboarding and scalable practice setup
• Independent 1099 contractor model with centralized admin support
• Expansion-ready for states with Medicaid/doula coverage