Get Your Doula Care Covered by Extended Benefits
Care for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — and support navigating your extended benefits.
While doula care isn’t covered by provincial health care, many families are able to use extended health benefits, health spending accounts, or wellness funds to reimburse Brood services.
Is Doula Care Covered By Insurance?
Doula services are not covered by MSP. However, some private insurance plans and employer-sponsored benefits may reimburse doula care under:
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Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
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Wellness or Lifestyle Spending Accounts
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Flexible Benefits Programs
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Extended Health Benefits (in some cases)
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We’ve seen families successfully submit claims with plans from providers including: Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, Carrot Fertility, Cleo and Desjardins.
Brood Services Often Submitted for Reimbursement
Families may be able to submit the following Brood services through extended benefits, wellness accounts, or health spending accounts, depending on their plan.
Birth Doula Care
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A steady, calm presence in labor
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Personalized education and planning during pregnancy
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Someone who knows your birth goals and can advocate with you
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Support for your partner or co-parent, too
Postpartum Doula Care
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Restorative day or overnight support after birth
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Help with feeding, sleep, and newborn care
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Emotional support and non-judgmental guidance
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Someone to carry the load — and remind you you’re doing great
How Brood Helps You Navigate Benefits
We can’t guarantee coverage, but we make the process clearer, calmer and easier to navigate.
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Clear, benefits-friendly invoices: detailed documentation designed to support insurance and HSA claims.
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Guidance before you book: we help you understand common coverage pathways and what to check with your plan.
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Experience with Private Benefits: we regularly see successful claims through extended health and wellness programs.
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Support If Questions Come Up: if your insurer asks for clarification, we’ll help where we can.
Book your free consultation call and get care today
Book your free care consultation with the Brood team today.
FAQs
How does reimbursement typically work?
Most families:
1. Book care with Brood
2. Pay for services directly
3. Submit the invoice or receipt to their insurer or benefits provider
4. Receive reimbursement if approved under their plan
Some plans require pre-approval or reimburse only a portion of costs.
What's included on Brood invoices?
Brood invoices are designed to support benefit claims and typically include:
- Provider name (Brood Care Inc.)
- Description of services
- Dates of service
- Total amount paid
If your insurer requires additional details, we’ll do our best to help.
Can you guarantee my insurance will cover doula care?
No. Coverage depends entirely on your individual plan and provider. Even within the same company or insurer, outcomes can vary.
Do I need pre-approval from my insurer?
Some plans require pre-approval, while others allow retroactive claims. We recommend checking directly with your insurer if coverage is important to you.
Is doula care covered everywhere in Canada?
Doula care is not covered by provincial health care plans anywhere in Canada. Reimbursement, when available, comes through private or employer-sponsored benefits.
