How will I know if a pregnant woman or a child is enrolled in CHIP perinatal?
A pregnant woman with CHIP perinatal coverage for her unborn child will receive an identification card from her health plan that specifies “CHIP Perinatal Program” on the card. Following delivery, the newborn will receive a health plan identification card that specifies “CHIP Perinatal Program” on the card. What if I see a CHIP perinatal newborn who has not been issued a unique Identification Card yet? If you see a newborn before the baby has been issued a health plan identification card, contact the baby’s health plan for billing information. It will be the same health plan that provided prenatal care. Who can be a provider? The CHIP perinatal provider network for prenatal care is limited to physicians, community clinics and providers who provide prenatal care within their scope of practice. This includes obstetricians/gynecologists, family practitioners, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, internists, nurse midwives or other qualified health care providers. The CHIP perinatal
