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Pregnant?
For a healthy baby, ask
about...
Prenatal Care
Coordination
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 A Wisconsin Medicaid benefit |
What is Prenatal Care Coordination?
Prenatal Care Coordination is a Medicaid benefit that helps pregnant
women get the support and services they need to have a healthy baby.
Prenatal Care Coordination services include:
- Help getting the health care you need.
- Personal support.
- Information on good eating habits and health practices (health
education and nutrition counseling).
- Information and help finding needed services in your community.
How do I know if this service is for me?
The care coordinator will help you by asking about your:
- Medicaid eligibility.
- Current pregnancy.
- Health history.
- Relationships.
- Worries.
If you are eligible, the care coordinator will help you get the
services you need. There is no copayment for this service.
Questions that a care
coordinator can help you with:
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When should I go to the
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How will I get to the doctor? |
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What will labor and delivery be like? |
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Should I breast feed my
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How does this work if I am in a
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Why is Medicaid doing this?
Everyone, at some time, needs a helping hand with things such as:
- Locating child care.
- Dealing with family or emotional problems.
- Coping with alcohol and other drug use.
- Dealing with other problems that are bothering you.
A care coordinator can help you during these times. The care
coordinator will listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
Where can I find a prenatal care coordinator?
Contact one of the following to find a care coordinator near you:
- Local public health department.
- Maternal and Child Health Hotline at 1-800-722-2295.
- Medicaid Recipient Services at 1-800-362-3002.
Keep in mind that Medicaid also pays for other
health services such as:
- Doctor’s visit, including prenatal care and well-child visits.
- Iron tablets for pregnant women.
- Prescription drugs, including prenatal vitamins.
- Hospital care.
- Lab and X-ray services.
- Dental services.
- Mental health and drug treatment services.
- Family planning supplies and services.
This is not a complete list of everything Medicaid pays for. If you
have questions about the services Medicaid pays for, ask the care
coordinator or call Medicaid Recipient Services at 1-800-362-3002.
For a healthy baby, ask about Prenatal Care
Coordination (Prenatal Care Coordination brochure) — PDF
Learn about PDF files Wisconsin Department of Health and Family
Services
Division of Health Care Financing
PO Box 309
Madison Wisconsin 53701-0309
PHC 1046 (Rev. 6/99)
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