At Simply Newborns, we’re committed to making newborn and postpartum support as accessible as possible. While doula services are typically paid out of pocket, many of our families receive partial or even full reimbursement through their Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), private insurance, or employer-sponsored maternity benefits.

To help make the process as smooth as possible, we work with certified doulas who meet the credentialing requirements established by many third-party payers—giving you one less thing to worry about.

Using your HSA or FSA is often the simplest way to pay for postpartum doula services. Because doula care may qualify as an eligible medical expense under IRS guidelines, many families are able to use their pre-tax healthcare funds.

Before using your HSA or FSA, you’ll need a Letter of Medical Necessity from your OB or other qualified healthcare provider. This letter confirms that postpartum doula care is medically necessary and allows your HSA/FSA administrator to process your reimbursement.

Once you have your Letter of Medical Necessity:

• Simply pay your deposit and remaining balance using your HSA or FSA debit card, or submit your receipts for reimbursement if required by your plan.
• Keep a copy of your Letter of Medical Necessity and your receipts for your records, as your HSA/FSA administrator may request them.
• Most plans only allow reimbursement for the first 6 weeks.