This bill mandates the establishment of a voluntary certification process for doula and lactation service providers by the office of professional licensure and certification. The purpose of this certification is to make these providers eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. The bill specifies that the certification process should be developed in accordance with existing rules and regulations, and that the coverage levels for these services are subject to Medicaid rules and will not replace federal funds.

The bill also requires the office of professional licensure and certification to adopt rules related to the authority granted in the bill and to make efforts to include a diverse range of community members and providers in the development and implementation of the certification process. It clarifies that this certification does not prevent individuals already certified under other laws from practicing their profession. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, as per its approval on July 26, 2024. There are no specific insertions or deletions from current law indicated in the provided text.