FFP for Coverage of Postpartum Care Included in a Bundled or Global Payment for the Unborn Option
States now have the option of ensuring that needed prenatal care is available under SCHIP to
benefit unborn children and uninsured low-income women. The purpose of this letter is to
provide general information concerning this provision and guidance for amending your state plan
to reflect the provision of prenatal care to unborn children under the State Children’s Health
Insurance Program (SCHIP) if your state wishes to take advantage of this option.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 12, 2002
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