What services does Cole County Health Department offer?
• Prenatal care is not only medical care for you and your baby, but also includes education and counseling about different stages of your pregnancy and preparing you for delivery. Prenatal care is provided by family nurse practitioners in partnership with local obstetricians. Back to Top Who is eligible? • Any pregnant woman who qualifies for Medicaid for Pregnant Women is eligible for services. Clients that are NOT eligible for Medicaid for Pregnant Women are referred to a private obstetrician of their choice. Back to Top How do I start prenatal care at Cole County Health Department? • You must first have proof of pregnancy. Pregnancy tests are provided at Cole County Health Department. • If you are pregnant and un-insured, you may make application for Temporary Medicaid during pregnancy (TEMP). • You will then be instructed to go to Family Support Division (FSD) in the county in which you live to make application for Medicaid for Pregnant Women. This must be done prior to starting yo
