Empower Your Doula Practice: Why TRICARE Certification is a Game Changer for Serving Military Families
As doulas, we are passionate about providing families with the support they need during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. But what if I told you there’s an opportunity to expand your reach and serve a population that greatly benefits from your services: military families?
Military families face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare, especially during pregnancy and birth. Being away from extended family, dealing with frequent relocations, and navigating the complexities of military healthcare can be overwhelming. But as doulas, we can make a significant difference in their journey. By becoming TRICARE certified, you can help these families access the support they need and deserve while also expanding your practice and creating a sustainable income stream.
Why Should Doulas Become TRICARE Certified?
TRICARE is the health insurance program for active duty and retired military members and their families. Many military families rely on TRICARE for their healthcare needs, including maternal and infant care. However, many families are unaware that they can use their TRICARE benefits to cover doula services during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.
Here’s where you come in! By becoming TRICARE certified, you’ll be able to provide these families with the personalized, compassionate care that they need and that you excel at. As a TRICARE-certified doula, you’ll be in a position to offer your expertise to military families, help them navigate the complexities of the military healthcare system, and ensure that they receive the support they deserve.
The Benefits for Doulas
Access to a New Client Base: By becoming TRICARE-certified, you’re opening up the opportunity to work with military families who otherwise might not know about or be able to afford doula services.
Steady and Reliable Income: With TRICARE covering the cost of doula services for eligible families, you’ll have a consistent stream of clients. This is a great way to stabilize your income and grow your practice.
Serve Those Who Serve: Military families often face extraordinary challenges, and becoming TRICARE-certified allows you to give back to those who sacrifice so much for our country. There’s an incredible sense of fulfillment that comes from supporting these families through their birth journeys.
Professional Growth: TRICARE certification can set you apart in the competitive doula market. You’ll be seen as an expert in providing care to military families, which can help you build your reputation and brand.
Introducing the TriWest Doula Toolkit
Getting certified with TRICARE can seem like a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why I’ve created the TriWest Doula Toolkit, designed to walk you through every step of the certification process and show you exactly how to get paid for your services.
This comprehensive toolkit includes:
Step-by-Step Instructions: Detailed guidance on how to apply to be a TRICARE-authorized doula, so you can navigate the system with ease.
Getting Paid: Clear instructions on how to bill and get reimbursed for your doula services, ensuring you get paid properly for the care you provide.
A Legitimate Business Contract for Military Families: A legal document to send to prospective clients that outlines what benefits they can claim while gathering the information necessary to bill TRICARE.
Tips for Success: Insider tips from doulas who have successfully become TRICARE-certified and how they’ve built sustainable practices by working with military families.
By investing in the TriWest Doula Toolkit, you’re investing in your practice’s growth and your ability to make a meaningful impact on military families.
Is TRICARE Certification Right for You?
If you’re passionate about supporting families through pregnancy and birth, and you want to expand your practice to serve military families, then TRICARE certification is a fantastic opportunity. It’s a chance to step into a unique and rewarding niche while providing high-quality care to those who need it most.
The TriWest Doula Toolkit is your key to unlocking this new chapter in your doula practice. It’s time to take the leap and offer your incredible services to military families.
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of military families? Use the form below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when the toolkit launches!
