Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP): “Who is eligible for this program?
for the MIHP program: pregnant women who are eligible for Medicaid (since this is a Medicaid covered program), who have some condition or situation that puts the pregnancy (or parenting) “at risk” for complications or difficulties. Examples of these include: a pregnant teen with little support; a pregnant woman with a history of depression; a pregnant woman who smokes cigarettes or continues to use alcohol. An infant (from birth to age one year) who is Medicaid eligible and who has a condition or situation that increases the “risk” of death or illness during the first year of life. Examples include: a teen parent with poor support; parents who smoke cigarettes and/or use other drugs; a parent with depression or mental illness.
