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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Fredericka Roper
Georgia Family Planning System
404.572.5850
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