Ms. Fredericka Roper. What is P4HB? AKA “Medicaid Waiver Program for Women” A state Medicaid...

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Ms. Fredericka Roper

What is P4HB?

AKA “Medicaid Waiver Program for Women”

A state Medicaid waiver program that offers FP services for women who do not qualify for Medicaid OR lost Medicaid coverage after postpartum care

To improve Georgia’s low birth weight rates

To reduce the number of unintended, unplanned pregnancies

To provide FP services to low income women

To increase child spacing intervals through effective contraceptive use

To provide access to inter-pregnancy care health services (IPC) to women with a previous very low birth weight infant

Goals of the Program

Who is eligible?

• U.S. citizen or person with qualified proof of citizenship

• Women who are Georgia residents between the ages of 18 and 44

• Do not receive any other Medicaid program or managed care program assistance

• Family Gross Income below 200% FPL

FP initial or annual exams (one per year)

All contraceptive services and supplies

FP education, counseling, and follow-up visits

FP lab tests (e.g. Pregnancy tests & Pap Smear)

Testing for STD(s)

Treatment and follow-up for STD(s), except HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis

• Antibiotic treatment for STD(s)• Tx for limited infections identified during routine visit

FP pharmacy visits and prescription drugs

Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)

What does P4HB cover?

How to apply?

Apply Online @ www.p4hb.org

Paper Applications

English Version: http://www.p4hb.org/PDF/P4HBE.pdf

Spanish Version: http://www.p4hb.org/PDF/P4HBS.pdf

Fax to 1-888-744-2102

Where to place referral online?

Where to place referral on paper?

• Utilize company letterhead stamp

• Place in open white area

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Q & A

Fredericka Roper

Georgia Family Planning System

404.572.5850

froper@fhcga.org

or

froper@georgiafamilyplanning.org

Contact Information

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