Covered doula care across California
You care for families.
We help make that care covered.
Orka is a doula provider group in network with insurance plans. Join our network and reach more families; you’re paid for every visit, on a schedule you can plan around.
3,000+ families served · Partnered with major health plans (see full list) · You stay independent
Credentialed with major California health plans · See full list
From doulas in the pod
What doulas say about Orka
Their team handles the credentialing, billing, and payouts, which means I can spend my time doing what I actually became a doula to do, support families.
Cristina Marii
Doula Bula · Stanislaus & San Joaquin Counties
Since working with Orka, I have been able to focus on my clients instead of paperwork… I've also been able to support more mothers and grow my doula practice with much less stress.
Cecilia Alvarez
Doula Nitarey Services · Oakland & East Bay
Within weeks I was able to take clients who had insurance who normally wouldn't be able to get my support. I wished I had known about them sooner!
Shari Stamps
Navigating Parenthood · Central Valley
As business has grown it's giving me one less thing to have to hold so I can be more present with clients.
Kendall Frey
Kendall Nichole · Nevada & Placer Counties
If having Orka handle your claims gives you even a few hours back, that's a few hours extra to do visits, and it will pay for itself.
Mandela Linder
Mendocino Coast Doulas · Mendocino, Lake & Northern Sonoma Counties
Growth in the pod
What changes in a doula’s first two months with Orka
What we carry for you
We take care of the paperwork, so you can focus on families and a practice that thrives.
Join once, serve families on many plans
We hold the health plan contracts; you’re enrolled as one of our providers — doulas average 4–5 health plans within their first 30 days.
Less admin, more care
Verify coverage in seconds, with automatic rechecks. Log and chart visits in minutes — we handle everything with the health plan.
Paid on a rhythm you can plan around
Paid in as little as two weeks, on a reliable two-week cycle you can plan around.
Families who find you
Our free family consults match expecting parents with doulas in the pod across California.
How Orka compares
Clear fees. No guessing.
| Billing on your own | Typical billing intermediary | Orka Health | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | $0 — paid in your hours | 10–17% per claim, sometimes plus membership fees | Pay rates vary by plan — no setup or monthly fees |
| Credentialing | Separate application per plan | Usually handled | One application — avg. 4.5 plans contracted in 30 days |
| Denials | On you — every rejection is yours to chase | Varies by service | We work every denial to resolution |
| Getting paid | Whenever each plan pays — often months | Often a set payout schedule | In as little as 2 weeks |
| Your independence | Full | Varies | Full — you’re an independent contractor |
| New clients | Your own marketing | Directory listing, sometimes | Free family consults that match families to you |
| Support | Plan phone lines | Email or ticket | A real person who knows your name |
Getting started
Four simple steps. We guide you through each one.
- 01 · 15 minSay helloA short call to learn about your practice and answer your questions.
- 02 · At your paceJoin the Orka platformA short guided setup that saves as you go, so you can finish on your own schedule.
- 03 · ~30 daysWe credential youWe handle the plans and paperwork — on average, 4–5 health plans within 30 days.
- 04 · ~45 daysStart billingHalf of doulas bill their first visit within 45 days of signing up. Welcome to the pod.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions?
Send us a note and our team will help.
Welcome to the pod.
Orcas raise their young together. We built Orka so no doula has to carry the business alone.