Every step to becoming an insurance-covered doula in one free printable checklist. From business setup and your NPI to TRICARE, Medicaid, and HSA/FSA, it's all here. Created by a doula who's been credentialed with all of them.

If you've been putting off credentialing because it feels too complicated, this guide is for you. I've laid out every step, from getting your NPI number to submitting your TRICARE, Medicaid, and PEHP applications.

Credentialing is full of hoops to jump through — portals, attestation forms, taxonomy codes, and application requirements that aren't spelled out anywhere in one place. I spent the time figuring it all out so you don't have to. This guide will save you hours of searching, guessing, and backtracking.

• How to set up your doula business legally and professionally

• Step-by-step NPI application walkthrough

• TRICARE credentialing — in-network vs. out-of-network explained

• Utah Medicaid enrollment, including both qualification pathways

• PEHP application process

• How to accept HSA/FSA payments — including Optum Financial

• Employer doula benefits you might not know about

• Master checklist and full resource list

This guide was written for doulas nationwide and includes Utah-specific resources.