MEDIA CONTACT
Gillian Daniel, (402) 471-6585, gillian.daniel@nebraska.gov
Lincoln, NE – On January 1, 2025, the Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) implemented the Prenatal Plus Program.
The Prenatal Plus Program supports Nebraska Medicaid-eligible pregnant mothers identified by their prenatal healthcare provider as being at risk for negative maternal or infant health outcomes. The program aims to reduce the incidence of low birth weight, pre-term birth, and adverse birth outcomes while addressing lifestyle, behavioral, and nonmedical factors that may impact the health and well-being of both mother and child.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals who are eligible to participate in the Prenatal Plus Program are at-risk mothers, defined as individuals who are:
- Enrolled in Medicaid
- Pregnant
- Determined by her healthcare provider to be at risk of having a negative maternal or infant health outcome
Individuals in the 599 CHIP category are not eligible to participate in the Prenatal Plus Program.
Program Services
Five services are provided and eligible for reimbursement through the Prenatal Plus Program, as required by Legislative Bill 857 (LB857, 2024).
- General Patient Education and Health Promotion
- Nutrition Counseling
- Psychosocial Counseling and Support
- Breastfeeding Support
- Targeted Case Management (TCM)
Nebraska Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) will present provider training on the Prenatal Plus Program. All trainings will be one-hour virtual sessions and will occur on the following dates and times:
- February 7 @ 12 p.m. CST
- February 19 @ 7:30 a.m CST
Details on how to join these sessions will be added to the MCO’s websites in the coming weeks. To learn more about the Prenatal Plus Program, eligibility information, and services, please contact your medical provider or visit https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Prenatal-Plus-Program.aspx.