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Title V CORE MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility Determinations
- Determination that allows pregnant women to receive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care while a formal Medicaid eligibility determination is being made through the Department of Human Services
- Health Education
- Education about pregnancy, delivery, growth and development, medical home, tobacco and substance abuse, and mental health services
- Oral Health Services
- Dental screening and topical fluoride application, dental treatment through referral and oral health education
- Care Coordination
- Assists clients in establishing medical and dental homes, coordination of other Medicaid eligible medical appointment needs, and acess to transportation via taxi vouchers
- Postpartum Home Visits
- Mother and infant receive home visit by a Maternal Health nurse within one month of delivery
- Completion of Medicaid Prenatal Risk Assessment
- Determination of preterm delivery risk status which is forwarded on to the client's obstetrical provider
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- Enhanced services for women with high risk pregnancies must include the core services, development of an individualized plan of care and a psychosocial assessment. Referrals are made to mental health services to those who require or request an evaluation
- Services for low risk pregnancy include all of the core services
- Clients are also assessed for tobacco use and perinatal depression
PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
- All women, with a verification of pregnacy, who live in Iowa
- must show proof of address
- Services are provided at varying fees based on family income:
- If income is below the federal poverty guidelines services are provided at no charge
- If income is above the federal poverty guidelines and below 300% of the federal poverty guidelines, services will be provided on a sliding fee scale
- If income is at or above 300% of the federal poverty guidelines, Maternal Health services are charged the full fee
View the Maternal Health Program brochure. Available in English and Spanish.
To schedule an appointment please contact Siouxland District Health Department at 712-279-6119 or 800-587-3005 and ask for the Maternal Health program.
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